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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.34, 1,159.10 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.34, 1,159.10 and 407.94 is: 611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.34 : 1,159.10 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.34/1,159.10 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.34x = 1,159.10 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.34x = 472,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,843.25/773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.43

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