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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.89, 1,433.90 and 408.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.89, 1,433.90 and 408.07 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.89 : 1,433.90 = 408.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.89/1,433.90 = 408.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.89x = 1,433.90 × 408.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.89x = 585,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,131.57/955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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