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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,155.60 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,155.60 and 405.36 is: 607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,155.60 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,155.60 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,155.60 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 468,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,434.02/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.47

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