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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,159.44 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,159.44 and 407.07 is: 611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,159.44 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,159.44 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,159.44 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 471,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,973.24/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.06

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