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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.57, 1,156.05 and 405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.57, 1,156.05 and 405.26 is: 607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.57 : 1,156.05 = 405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.57/1,156.05 = 405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.57x = 1,156.05 × 405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.57x = 468,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,495.04/770.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.99

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