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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.58, 1,059.16 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.58, 1,059.16 and 435.97 is: 601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.58 : 1,059.16 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.58/1,059.16 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.58x = 1,059.16 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.58x = 461,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,761.99/767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.58

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