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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.15, 1,433.01 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.15, 1,433.01 and 435.98 is: 653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.15 : 1,433.01 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.15/1,433.01 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.15x = 1,433.01 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.15x = 624,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,763.70/956.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.42

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