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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.11, 1,058.41 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.11, 1,058.41 and 435.44 is: 600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.11 : 1,058.41 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.11/1,058.41 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.11x = 1,058.41 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.11x = 460,874.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,874.05/767.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.79

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