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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.89, 1,059.65 and 436.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.89, 1,059.65 and 436.31 is: 602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.89 : 1,059.65 = 436.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.89/1,059.65 = 436.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.89x = 1,059.65 × 436.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.89x = 462,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,335.89/767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.09

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