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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.14, 1,156.85 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.14, 1,156.85 and 407.18 is: 610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.14 : 1,156.85 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.14/1,156.85 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.14x = 1,156.85 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.14x = 471,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,047.04/772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.05

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