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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.80, 1,433.08 and 435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.80, 1,433.08 and 435.26 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.80 : 1,433.08 = 435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.80/1,433.08 = 435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.80x = 1,433.08 × 435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.80x = 623,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,762.40/955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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