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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.86, 1,158.47 and 406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.86, 1,158.47 and 406.90 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.86 : 1,158.47 = 406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.86/1,158.47 = 406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.86x = 1,158.47 × 406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.86x = 471,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,379.56/771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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