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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.06, 1,437.30 and 411.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.06, 1,437.30 and 411.09 is: 616.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.06 : 1,437.30 = 411.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.06/1,437.30 = 411.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.06x = 1,437.30 × 411.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.06x = 590,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,859.66/959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.09

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