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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.07, 1,155.44 and 404.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.07, 1,155.44 and 404.77 is: 607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.07 : 1,155.44 = 404.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.07/1,155.44 = 404.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.07x = 1,155.44 × 404.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.07x = 467,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,687.45/770.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.33

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