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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.22, 1,158.46 and 407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.22, 1,158.46 and 407.20 is: 610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.22 : 1,158.46 = 407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.22/1,158.46 = 407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.22x = 1,158.46 × 407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.22x = 471,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,724.91/773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.08

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