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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.74, 1,429.11 and 405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.74, 1,429.11 and 405.08 is: 607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.74 : 1,429.11 = 405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.74/1,429.11 = 405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.74x = 1,429.11 × 405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.74x = 578,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,903.88/952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.62

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