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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.06, 1,433.88 and 435.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.06, 1,433.88 and 435.77 is: 653.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.06 : 1,433.88 = 435.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.06/1,433.88 = 435.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.06x = 1,433.88 × 435.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.06x = 624,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,841.89/956.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.56

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