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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.84, 1,435.38 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.84, 1,435.38 and 371.86 is: 557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.84 : 1,435.38 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.84/1,435.38 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.84x = 1,435.38 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.84x = 533,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,760.41/956.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.84

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