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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.12, 1,058.59 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.12, 1,058.59 and 435.52 is: 601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.12 : 1,058.59 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.12/1,058.59 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.12x = 1,058.59 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.12x = 461,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,037.12/767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.00

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