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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.73, 1,156.77 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.73, 1,156.77 and 405.78 is: 609.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.73 : 1,156.77 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.73/1,156.77 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.73x = 1,156.77 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.73x = 469,394.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,394.13/770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.03

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