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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.22, 1,058.82 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.22, 1,058.82 and 435.66 is: 601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.22 : 1,058.82 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.22/1,058.82 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.22x = 1,058.82 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.22x = 461,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,285.52/767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.24

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