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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.11, 1,435.91 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.11, 1,435.91 and 401.52 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.11 : 1,435.91 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.11/1,435.91 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.11x = 1,435.91 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.11x = 576,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,547.59/957.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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