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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,059.03 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,059.03 and 435.78 is: 601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,059.03 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,059.03 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,059.03 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 461,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,498.80/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.37

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