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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.32, 1,155.48 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.32, 1,155.48 and 404.60 is: 606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.32 : 1,155.48 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.32/1,155.48 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.32x = 1,155.48 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.32x = 467,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,507.21/770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.90

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