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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,059.39 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,059.39 and 436.19 is: 601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,059.39 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,059.39 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,059.39 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 462,090.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,090.03/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.89

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