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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.95, 1,435.43 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.95, 1,435.43 and 379.82 is: 569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.95 : 1,435.43 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.95/1,435.43 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.95x = 1,435.43 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.95x = 545,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,209.56/956.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.74

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