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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.32, 1,156.98 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.32, 1,156.98 and 405.60 is: 608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.32 : 1,156.98 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.32/1,156.98 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.32x = 1,156.98 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.32x = 469,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,271.09/771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.40

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