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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,435.72 and 409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,435.72 and 409.36 is: 613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,435.72 = 409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,435.72 = 409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,435.72 × 409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 587,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,726.34/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.60

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