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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.62, 1,435.32 and 379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.62, 1,435.32 and 379.90 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.62 : 1,435.32 = 379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.62/1,435.32 = 379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.62x = 1,435.32 × 379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.62x = 545,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,278.07/956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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