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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.39, 1,159.05 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.39, 1,159.05 and 407.44 is: 611.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.39 : 1,159.05 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.39/1,159.05 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.39x = 1,159.05 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.39x = 472,243.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,243.33/772.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.41

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