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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.65, 1,433.84 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.65, 1,433.84 and 436.79 is: 654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.65 : 1,433.84 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.65/1,433.84 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.65x = 1,433.84 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.65x = 626,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,277.62/956.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.66

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