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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.54, 1,433.98 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.54, 1,433.98 and 379.04 is: 568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.54 : 1,433.98 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.54/1,433.98 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.54x = 1,433.98 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.54x = 543,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,535.78/956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.23

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