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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.29, 1,434.65 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.29, 1,434.65 and 379.16 is: 568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.29 : 1,434.65 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.29/1,434.65 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.29x = 1,434.65 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.29x = 543,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,960.00/956.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.83

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