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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,058.98 and 435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,058.98 and 435.87 is: 601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,058.98 = 435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,058.98 = 435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,058.98 × 435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 461,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,576.52/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.45

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