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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.39, 1,066 and 436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.39, 1,066 and 436.36 is: 602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.39 : 1,066 = 436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.39/1,066 = 436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.39x = 1,066 × 436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.39x = 465,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,159.76/772.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.23

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