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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.61, 1,160.53 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.61, 1,160.53 and 407.30 is: 611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.61 : 1,160.53 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.61/1,160.53 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.61x = 1,160.53 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.61x = 472,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,677.05/772.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.80

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