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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,155.68 and 399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,155.68 and 399.80 is: 599.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,155.68 = 399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,155.68 = 399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,155.68 × 399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 462,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,040.86/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.24

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