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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,059.16 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,059.16 and 436.08 is: 601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,059.16 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,059.16 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,059.16 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 461,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,878.49/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.65

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