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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.03, 1,433.54 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.03, 1,433.54 and 435.78 is: 653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.03 : 1,433.54 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.03/1,433.54 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.03x = 1,433.54 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.03x = 624,709.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,709.15/956.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.44

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