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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.01, 1,434.02 and 378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.01, 1,434.02 and 378.75 is: 568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.01 : 1,434.02 = 378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.01/1,434.02 = 378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.01x = 1,434.02 × 378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.01x = 543,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,133.18/956.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.13

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