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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.05, 1,154.76 and 405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.05, 1,154.76 and 405.15 is: 607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.05 : 1,154.76 = 405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.05/1,154.76 = 405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.05x = 1,154.76 × 405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.05x = 467,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,851.01/770.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.56

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