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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.54, 1,059.18 and 435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.54, 1,059.18 and 435.99 is: 601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.54 : 1,059.18 = 435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.54/1,059.18 = 435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.54x = 1,059.18 × 435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.54x = 461,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,791.89/767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.65

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