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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.52, 1,431.83 and 435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.52, 1,431.83 and 435.22 is: 652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.52 : 1,431.83 = 435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.52/1,431.83 = 435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.52x = 1,431.83 × 435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.52x = 623,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,161.05/955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.17

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