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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,155.84 and 405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,155.84 and 405.52 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,155.84 = 405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,155.84 = 405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,155.84 × 405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 468,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,716.24/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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