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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.01, 1,155.21 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.01, 1,155.21 and 404.70 is: 607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.01 : 1,155.21 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.01/1,155.21 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.01x = 1,155.21 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.01x = 467,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,513.49/770.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.15

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