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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,155.06 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,155.06 and 405.27 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,155.06 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,155.06 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,155.06 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 468,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,111.17/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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