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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,059 and 435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,059 and 435.72 is: 601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,059 = 435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,059 = 435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,059 × 435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 461,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,427.48/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.32

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