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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.16, 1,433.16 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.16, 1,433.16 and 435.60 is: 652.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.16 : 1,433.16 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.16/1,433.16 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.16x = 1,433.16 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.16x = 624,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,284.50/956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.91

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