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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.41, 1,059.17 and 435.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.41, 1,059.17 and 435.85 is: 601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.41 : 1,059.17 = 435.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.41/1,059.17 = 435.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.41x = 1,059.17 × 435.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.41x = 461,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,634.42/767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.55

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