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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.50, 1,435.77 and 408.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.50, 1,435.77 and 408.94 is: 613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.50 : 1,435.77 = 408.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.50/1,435.77 = 408.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.50x = 1,435.77 × 408.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.50x = 587,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,143.78/956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.85

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