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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.50, 1,156.44 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.50, 1,156.44 and 406.20 is: 608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.50 : 1,156.44 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.50/1,156.44 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.50x = 1,156.44 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.50x = 469,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,745.93/771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.87

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