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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.13, 1,437.51 and 410.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.13, 1,437.51 and 410.67 is: 615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.13 : 1,437.51 = 410.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.13/1,437.51 = 410.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.13x = 1,437.51 × 410.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.13x = 590,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,342.23/959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.50

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