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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.90, 1,433.99 and 435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.90, 1,433.99 and 435.90 is: 653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.90 : 1,433.99 = 435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.90/1,433.99 = 435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.90x = 1,433.99 × 435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.90x = 625,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,074.06/955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.91

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