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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.55, 1,156.75 and 406.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.55, 1,156.75 and 406.57 is: 608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.55 : 1,156.75 = 406.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.55/1,156.75 = 406.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.55x = 1,156.75 × 406.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.55x = 470,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,299.85/772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.76

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