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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.05, 1,065.27 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.05, 1,065.27 and 435.93 is: 601.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.05 : 1,065.27 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.05/1,065.27 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.05x = 1,065.27 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.05x = 464,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,383.15/772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.49

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