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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.23, 1,058.80 and 435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.23, 1,058.80 and 435.67 is: 601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.23 : 1,058.80 = 435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.23/1,058.80 = 435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.23x = 1,058.80 × 435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.23x = 461,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,287.40/767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.24

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