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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.97, 1,059.85 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.97, 1,059.85 and 436.32 is: 602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.97 : 1,059.85 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.97/1,059.85 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.97x = 1,059.85 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.97x = 462,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,433.75/767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.15

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