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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.78, 1,432.57 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.78, 1,432.57 and 407.22 is: 611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.78 : 1,432.57 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.78/1,432.57 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.78x = 1,432.57 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.78x = 583,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,363.99/954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.00

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