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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.13, 1,432.78 and 407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.13, 1,432.78 and 407.33 is: 611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.13 : 1,432.78 = 407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.13/1,432.78 = 407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.13x = 1,432.78 × 407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.13x = 583,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,606.10/955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.02

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