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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.57, 1,059.17 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.57, 1,059.17 and 436.02 is: 601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.57 : 1,059.17 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.57/1,059.17 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.57x = 1,059.17 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.57x = 461,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,813.15/767.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.66

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