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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,058.58 and 435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,058.58 and 435.47 is: 600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,058.58 = 435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,058.58 = 435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,058.58 × 435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 460,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,974.54/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.95

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