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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.12, 1,435.24 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.12, 1,435.24 and 409.04 is: 613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.12 : 1,435.24 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.12/1,435.24 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.12x = 1,435.24 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.12x = 587,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,070.57/957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.37

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