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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.77, 1,158.28 and 406.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.77, 1,158.28 and 406.67 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.77 : 1,158.28 = 406.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.77/1,158.28 = 406.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.77x = 1,158.28 × 406.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.77x = 471,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,030.92/771.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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