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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.21, 1,058.63 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.21, 1,058.63 and 435.65 is: 601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.21 : 1,058.63 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.21/1,058.63 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.21x = 1,058.63 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.21x = 461,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,184.69/767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.12

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