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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.62, 1,159.54 and 407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.62, 1,159.54 and 407.54 is: 611.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.62 : 1,159.54 = 407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.62/1,159.54 = 407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.62x = 1,159.54 × 407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.62x = 472,558.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,558.93/772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.63

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