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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.73, 1,155.24 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.73, 1,155.24 and 405.51 is: 607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.73 : 1,155.24 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.73/1,155.24 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.73x = 1,155.24 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.73x = 468,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,461.37/770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.82

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