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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.67, 1,435.07 and 371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.67, 1,435.07 and 371.85 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.67 : 1,435.07 = 371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.67/1,435.07 = 371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.67x = 1,435.07 × 371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.67x = 533,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,630.78/956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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