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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.69, 1,434.16 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.69, 1,434.16 and 372.09 is: 557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.69 : 1,434.16 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.69/1,434.16 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.69x = 1,434.16 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.69x = 533,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,636.59/956.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.79

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