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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.88, 1,434.29 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.88, 1,434.29 and 408.24 is: 611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.88 : 1,434.29 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.88/1,434.29 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.88x = 1,434.29 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.88x = 585,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,532.51/956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.92

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