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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.39, 1,059.02 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.39, 1,059.02 and 435.81 is: 601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.39 : 1,059.02 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.39/1,059.02 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.39x = 1,059.02 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.39x = 461,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,529.33/767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.43

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