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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.68, 1,435.83 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.68, 1,435.83 and 379.96 is: 570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.68 : 1,435.83 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.68/1,435.83 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.68x = 1,435.83 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.68x = 545,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,552.95/956.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.26

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