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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,155.76 and 405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,155.76 and 405.44 is: 607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,155.76 = 405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,155.76 = 405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,155.76 × 405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 468,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,591.33/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.74

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