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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.82, 1,155.84 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.82, 1,155.84 and 404.70 is: 606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.82 : 1,155.84 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.82/1,155.84 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.82x = 1,155.84 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.82x = 467,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,768.45/770.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.85

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