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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,154.73 and 404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,154.73 and 404.26 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,154.73 = 404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,154.73 = 404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,154.73 × 404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 466,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,808.64/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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