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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.41, 1,065.88 and 436.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.41, 1,065.88 and 436.31 is: 602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.41 : 1,065.88 = 436.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.41/1,065.88 = 436.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.41x = 1,065.88 × 436.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.41x = 465,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,057.31/772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.09

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