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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.79, 1,156.11 and 400.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.79, 1,156.11 and 400.58 is: 600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.79 : 1,156.11 = 400.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.79/1,156.11 = 400.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.79x = 1,156.11 × 400.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.79x = 463,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,108.76/770.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.82

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