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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.56, 1,438.14 and 411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.56, 1,438.14 and 411.10 is: 616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.56 : 1,438.14 = 411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.56/1,438.14 = 411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.56x = 1,438.14 × 411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.56x = 591,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,217.30/959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.13

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