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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,153.92 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,153.92 and 404.70 is: 605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,153.92 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,153.92 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,153.92 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 466,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,991.42/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.93

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