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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,058.47 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,058.47 and 431 is: 594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,058.47 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,058.47 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,058.47 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 456,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,200.57/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.73

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