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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.24, 1,434.54 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.24, 1,434.54 and 379.52 is: 569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.24 : 1,434.54 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.24/1,434.54 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.24x = 1,434.54 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.24x = 544,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,436.62/956.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.35

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