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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.93, 1,059.71 and 436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.93, 1,059.71 and 436.37 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.93 : 1,059.71 = 436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.93/1,059.71 = 436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.93x = 1,059.71 × 436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.93x = 462,418.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,418.17/767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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