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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.84, 1,059.58 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.84, 1,059.58 and 436.22 is: 601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.84 : 1,059.58 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.84/1,059.58 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.84x = 1,059.58 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.84x = 462,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,203.60/767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.96

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