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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.35, 1,058.82 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.35, 1,058.82 and 431.19 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.35 : 1,058.82 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.35/1,058.82 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.35x = 1,058.82 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.35x = 456,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,548.38/767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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