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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,157.58 and 405.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,157.58 and 405.39 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,157.58 = 405.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,157.58 = 405.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,157.58 × 405.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 469,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,271.36/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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