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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.74, 1,437.80 and 410.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.74, 1,437.80 and 410.77 is: 616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.74 : 1,437.80 = 410.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.74/1,437.80 = 410.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.74x = 1,437.80 × 410.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.74x = 590,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,610.63/958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.03

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