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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.56, 1,433.38 and 407.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.56, 1,433.38 and 407.37 is: 611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.56 : 1,433.38 = 407.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.56/1,433.38 = 407.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.56x = 1,433.38 × 407.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.56x = 583,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,916.01/955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.07

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