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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.92, 1,435.56 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.92, 1,435.56 and 379.76 is: 569.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.92 : 1,435.56 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.92/1,435.56 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.92x = 1,435.56 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.92x = 545,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,168.27/956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.71

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