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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.26, 1,434.57 and 408.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.26, 1,434.57 and 408.43 is: 612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.26 : 1,434.57 = 408.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.26/1,434.57 = 408.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.26x = 1,434.57 × 408.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.26x = 585,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,921.43/956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.72

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