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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,058.55 and 435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,058.55 and 435.57 is: 601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,058.55 = 435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,058.55 = 435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,058.55 × 435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 461,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,072.62/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.11

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