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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.38, 1,156.18 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.38, 1,156.18 and 405.28 is: 608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.38 : 1,156.18 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.38/1,156.18 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.38x = 1,156.18 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.38x = 468,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,576.63/770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.24

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