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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.06, 1,058.54 and 435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.06, 1,058.54 and 435.50 is: 600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.06 : 1,058.54 = 435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.06/1,058.54 = 435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.06x = 1,058.54 × 435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.06x = 460,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,986.70/767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.98

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