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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.27, 1,157.49 and 405.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.27, 1,157.49 and 405.23 is: 608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.27 : 1,157.49 = 405.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.27/1,157.49 = 405.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.27x = 1,157.49 × 405.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.27x = 469,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,043.89/770.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.94

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