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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,058.53 and 435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,058.53 and 435.46 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,058.53 = 435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,058.53 = 435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,058.53 × 435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 460,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,951.62/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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