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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.28, 1,433.61 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.28, 1,433.61 and 436.10 is: 653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.28 : 1,433.61 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.28/1,433.61 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.28x = 1,433.61 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.28x = 625,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,190.15/956.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.77

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