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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,155.58 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,155.58 and 404.87 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,155.58 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,155.58 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,155.58 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 467,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,853.90/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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