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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.04, 1,432.80 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.04, 1,432.80 and 408.12 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.04 : 1,432.80 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.04/1,432.80 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.04x = 1,432.80 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.04x = 584,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,754.34/956.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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