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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.83, 1,433.79 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.83, 1,433.79 and 435.81 is: 653.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.83 : 1,433.79 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.83/1,433.79 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.83x = 1,433.79 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.83x = 624,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,860.02/955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.74

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