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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.50, 1,059.20 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.50, 1,059.20 and 435.94 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.50 : 1,059.20 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.50/1,059.20 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.50x = 1,059.20 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.50x = 461,745.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,745.47/767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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