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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.76, 1,434.95 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.76, 1,434.95 and 436.62 is: 654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.76 : 1,434.95 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.76/1,434.95 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.76x = 1,434.95 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.76x = 626,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,527.87/956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.84

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