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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.01, 1,433.55 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.01, 1,433.55 and 407.88 is: 611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.01 : 1,433.55 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.01/1,433.55 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.01x = 1,433.55 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.01x = 584,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,716.37/956.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.62

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