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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.72, 1,434.03 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.72, 1,434.03 and 436.08 is: 654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.72 : 1,434.03 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.72/1,434.03 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.72x = 1,434.03 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.72x = 625,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,351.80/955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.33

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