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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,159.11 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,159.11 and 406.89 is: 610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,159.11 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,159.11 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,159.11 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 471,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,630.27/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.76

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