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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.12, 1,432.68 and 407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.12, 1,432.68 and 407.20 is: 610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.12 : 1,432.68 = 407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.12/1,432.68 = 407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.12x = 1,432.68 × 407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.12x = 583,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,387.30/955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.80

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