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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.26, 1,434.19 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.26, 1,434.19 and 400.74 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.26 : 1,434.19 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.26/1,434.19 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.26x = 1,434.19 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.26x = 574,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,739.74/957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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