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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.19, 1,433.60 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.19, 1,433.60 and 435.92 is: 653.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.19 : 1,433.60 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.19/1,433.60 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.19x = 1,433.60 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.19x = 624,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,925.56/956.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.56

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