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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.22, 1,058.69 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.22, 1,058.69 and 435.69 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.22 : 1,058.69 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.22/1,058.69 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.22x = 1,058.69 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.22x = 461,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,258.47/767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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