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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,437.12 and 411.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,437.12 and 411.02 is: 616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,437.12 = 411.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,437.12 = 411.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,437.12 × 411.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 590,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,685.06/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.13

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