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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,155.64 and 405.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,155.64 and 405.82 is: 607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,155.64 = 405.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,155.64 = 405.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,155.64 × 405.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 468,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,981.82/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.65

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