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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.70, 1,434.08 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.70, 1,434.08 and 437.06 is: 655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.70 : 1,434.08 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.70/1,434.08 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.70x = 1,434.08 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.70x = 626,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,779.00/956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.15

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