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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.02, 1,433.94 and 435.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.02, 1,433.94 and 435.86 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.02 : 1,433.94 = 435.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.02/1,433.94 = 435.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.02x = 1,433.94 × 435.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.02x = 624,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,997.09/956.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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