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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.84, 1,059.60 and 436.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.84, 1,059.60 and 436.30 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.84 : 1,059.60 = 436.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.84/1,059.60 = 436.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.84x = 1,059.60 × 436.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.84x = 462,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,303.48/767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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