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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,059.39 and 436.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,059.39 and 436.15 is: 601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,059.39 = 436.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,059.39 = 436.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,059.39 × 436.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 462,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,050.30/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.86

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