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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.90, 1,059.82 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.90, 1,059.82 and 436.26 is: 602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.90 : 1,059.82 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.90/1,059.82 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.90x = 1,059.82 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.90x = 462,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,349.59/767.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.10

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