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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.05, 1,059.65 and 436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.05, 1,059.65 and 436.35 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.05 : 1,059.65 = 436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.05/1,059.65 = 436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.05x = 1,059.65 × 436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.05x = 462,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,377.73/768.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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