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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.90, 1,437.26 and 410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.90, 1,437.26 and 410.80 is: 615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.90 : 1,437.26 = 410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.90/1,437.26 = 410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.90x = 1,437.26 × 410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.90x = 590,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,426.41/958.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.73

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