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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,435.08 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,435.08 and 371.64 is: 557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,435.08 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,435.08 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,435.08 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 533,333.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,333.13/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.51

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