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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.88, 1,436.58 and 409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.88, 1,436.58 and 409.78 is: 614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.88 : 1,436.58 = 409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.88/1,436.58 = 409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.88x = 1,436.58 × 409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.88x = 588,681.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,681.75/957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.57

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