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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.56, 1,433.56 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.56, 1,433.56 and 407.76 is: 611.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.56 : 1,433.56 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.56/1,433.56 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.56x = 1,433.56 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.56x = 584,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,548.43/955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.73

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