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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.07, 1,156.80 and 405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.07, 1,156.80 and 405.76 is: 608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.07 : 1,156.80 = 405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.07/1,156.80 = 405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.07x = 1,156.80 × 405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.07x = 469,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,383.17/771.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.74

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