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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,154.18 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,154.18 and 398.80 is: 597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,154.18 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,154.18 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,154.18 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 460,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,286.98/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.74

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