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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.91, 1,437.02 and 410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.91, 1,437.02 and 410.10 is: 615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.91 : 1,437.02 = 410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.91/1,437.02 = 410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.91x = 1,437.02 × 410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.91x = 589,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,321.90/957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.22

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