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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.76, 1,059.34 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.76, 1,059.34 and 436.11 is: 601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.76 : 1,059.34 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.76/1,059.34 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.76x = 1,059.34 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.76x = 461,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,988.77/767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.74

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