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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.08, 1,155.20 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.08, 1,155.20 and 404.72 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.08 : 1,155.20 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.08/1,155.20 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.08x = 1,155.20 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.08x = 467,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,532.54/770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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