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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.74, 1,433.89 and 408.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.74, 1,433.89 and 408.37 is: 612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.74 : 1,433.89 = 408.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.74/1,433.89 = 408.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.74x = 1,433.89 × 408.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.74x = 585,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,552.67/956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.03

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