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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.72, 1,429.36 and 405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.72, 1,429.36 and 405.76 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.72 : 1,429.36 = 405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.72/1,429.36 = 405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.72x = 1,429.36 × 405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.72x = 579,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,977.11/953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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