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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.15, 1,156.26 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.15, 1,156.26 and 406.11 is: 608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.15 : 1,156.26 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.15/1,156.26 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.15x = 1,156.26 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.15x = 469,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,572.32/771.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.92

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