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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.76, 1,059.36 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.76, 1,059.36 and 436.08 is: 601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.76 : 1,059.36 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.76/1,059.36 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.76x = 1,059.36 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.76x = 461,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,965.71/767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.71

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