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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.55, 1,156.14 and 405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.55, 1,156.14 and 405.66 is: 608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.55 : 1,156.14 = 405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.55/1,156.14 = 405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.55x = 1,156.14 × 405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.55x = 468,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,999.75/770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.66

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