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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.56, 1,436.39 and 409.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.56, 1,436.39 and 409.37 is: 614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.56 : 1,436.39 = 409.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.56/1,436.39 = 409.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.56x = 1,436.39 × 409.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.56x = 588,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,005.75/957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.07

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