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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.06, 1,435.17 and 379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.06, 1,435.17 and 379.34 is: 569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.06 : 1,435.17 = 379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.06/1,435.17 = 379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.06x = 1,435.17 × 379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.06x = 544,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,417.39/956.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.44

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