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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.87, 1,435.57 and 380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.87, 1,435.57 and 380.15 is: 570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.87 : 1,435.57 = 380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.87/1,435.57 = 380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.87x = 1,435.57 × 380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.87x = 545,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,723.81/956.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.32

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