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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.17, 1,058.62 and 435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.17, 1,058.62 and 435.58 is: 601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.17 : 1,058.62 = 435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.17/1,058.62 = 435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.17x = 1,058.62 × 435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.17x = 461,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,110.78/767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.05

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