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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,058.84 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,058.84 and 435.76 is: 601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,058.84 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,058.84 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,058.84 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 461,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,400.12/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.45

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