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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.38, 1,155.24 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.38, 1,155.24 and 404.92 is: 607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.38 : 1,155.24 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.38/1,155.24 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.38x = 1,155.24 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.38x = 467,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,779.78/770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.21

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