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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.93, 1,435.82 and 409.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.93, 1,435.82 and 409.23 is: 614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.93 : 1,435.82 = 409.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.93/1,435.82 = 409.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.93x = 1,435.82 × 409.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.93x = 587,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,578.57/956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.03

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