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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,059.76 and 436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,059.76 and 436.41 is: 602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,059.76 = 436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,059.76 = 436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,059.76 × 436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 462,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,492.16/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.24

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