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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.07, 1,434.35 and 435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.07, 1,434.35 and 435.83 is: 653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.07 : 1,434.35 = 435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.07/1,434.35 = 435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.07x = 1,434.35 × 435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.07x = 625,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,126.68/956.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.85

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