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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.75, 1,429.60 and 405.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.75, 1,429.60 and 405.06 is: 607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.75 : 1,429.60 = 405.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.75/1,429.60 = 405.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.75x = 1,429.60 × 405.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.75x = 579,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,073.78/952.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.79

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