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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.78, 1,433.55 and 435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.78, 1,433.55 and 435.63 is: 653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.78 : 1,433.55 = 435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.78/1,433.55 = 435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.78x = 1,433.55 × 435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.78x = 624,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,497.39/955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.39

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