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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.86, 1,435.95 and 379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.86, 1,435.95 and 379.78 is: 569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.86 : 1,435.95 = 379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.86/1,435.95 = 379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.86x = 1,435.95 × 379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.86x = 545,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,345.09/956.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.93

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