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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.71, 1,433.70 and 435.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.71, 1,433.70 and 435.71 is: 653.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.71 : 1,433.70 = 435.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.71/1,433.70 = 435.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.71x = 1,433.70 × 435.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.71x = 624,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,677.43/955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.63

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