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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,155.27 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,155.27 and 404.66 is: 607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,155.27 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,155.27 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,155.27 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 467,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,491.56/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.17

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