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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.15, 1,437.59 and 410.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.15, 1,437.59 and 410.82 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.15 : 1,437.59 = 410.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.15/1,437.59 = 410.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.15x = 1,437.59 × 410.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.15x = 590,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,588.67/959.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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