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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.55, 1,157.02 and 406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.55, 1,157.02 and 406.15 is: 609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.55 : 1,157.02 = 406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.55/1,157.02 = 406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.55x = 1,157.02 × 406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.55x = 469,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,919.77/771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.06

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