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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.76, 1,433.82 and 407.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.76, 1,433.82 and 407.93 is: 611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.76 : 1,433.82 = 407.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.76/1,433.82 = 407.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.76x = 1,433.82 × 407.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.76x = 584,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,898.19/955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.97

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