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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.33, 1,156.19 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.33, 1,156.19 and 406.02 is: 608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.33 : 1,156.19 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.33/1,156.19 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.33x = 1,156.19 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.33x = 469,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,434.23/771.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.60

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