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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.91, 1,435.52 and 408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.91, 1,435.52 and 408.75 is: 613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.91 : 1,435.52 = 408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.91/1,435.52 = 408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.91x = 1,435.52 × 408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.91x = 586,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,764.44/956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.18

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