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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,059.11 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,059.11 and 435.94 is: 601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,059.11 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,059.11 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,059.11 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 461,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,708.41/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.63

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