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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.73, 1,438.40 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.73, 1,438.40 and 411.36 is: 616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.73 : 1,438.40 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.73/1,438.40 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.73x = 1,438.40 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.73x = 591,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,698.17/959.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.53

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