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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.25, 1,434.38 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.25, 1,434.38 and 379.13 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.25 : 1,434.38 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.25/1,434.38 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.25x = 1,434.38 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.25x = 543,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,807.42/956.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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