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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,154.60 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,154.60 and 404.94 is: 606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,154.60 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,154.60 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,154.60 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 467,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,543.72/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.93

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