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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.71, 1,059.24 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.71, 1,059.24 and 436.06 is: 601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.71 : 1,059.24 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.71/1,059.24 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.71x = 1,059.24 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.71x = 461,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,892.19/767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.65

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