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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.05, 1,065.54 and 435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.05, 1,065.54 and 435.99 is: 601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.05 : 1,065.54 = 435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.05/1,065.54 = 435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.05x = 1,065.54 × 435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.05x = 464,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,564.78/772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.73

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