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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.33, 1,436.09 and 409.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.33, 1,436.09 and 409.39 is: 614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.33 : 1,436.09 = 409.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.33/1,436.09 = 409.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.33x = 1,436.09 × 409.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.33x = 587,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,920.89/957.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.13

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