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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.02, 1,058.43 and 435.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.02, 1,058.43 and 435.37 is: 600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.02 : 1,058.43 = 435.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.02/1,058.43 = 435.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.02x = 1,058.43 × 435.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.02x = 460,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,808.67/767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.78

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