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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.69, 1,434.84 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.69, 1,434.84 and 436.56 is: 654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.69 : 1,434.84 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.69/1,434.84 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.69x = 1,434.84 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.69x = 626,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,400.07/956.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.76

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