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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.40, 1,437.88 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.40, 1,437.88 and 411.44 is: 616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.40 : 1,437.88 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.40/1,437.88 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.40x = 1,437.88 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.40x = 591,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,601.35/959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.64

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