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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.17, 1,432.77 and 435.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.17, 1,432.77 and 435.15 is: 652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.17 : 1,432.77 = 435.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.17/1,432.77 = 435.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.17x = 1,432.77 × 435.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.17x = 623,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,469.87/955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.73

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