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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.00, 1,058.49 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.00, 1,058.49 and 430.96 is: 594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.00 : 1,058.49 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.00/1,058.49 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.00x = 1,058.49 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.00x = 456,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,166.56/767.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.74

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