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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.91, 1,435.52 and 409.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.91, 1,435.52 and 409.10 is: 613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.91 : 1,435.52 = 409.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.91/1,435.52 = 409.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.91x = 1,435.52 × 409.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.91x = 587,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,273.15/956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.72

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