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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.08, 1,434.20 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.08, 1,434.20 and 408.24 is: 612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.08 : 1,434.20 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.08/1,434.20 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.08x = 1,434.20 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.08x = 585,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,497.81/956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.39

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