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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.18, 1,432.78 and 435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.18, 1,432.78 and 435.16 is: 652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.18 : 1,432.78 = 435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.18/1,432.78 = 435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.18x = 1,432.78 × 435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.18x = 623,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,488.54/955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.74

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