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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.62, 1,435.12 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.62, 1,435.12 and 408.52 is: 612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.62 : 1,435.12 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.62/1,435.12 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.62x = 1,435.12 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.62x = 586,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,275.22/956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.86

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