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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.96, 1,435.44 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.96, 1,435.44 and 379.83 is: 569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.96 : 1,435.44 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.96/1,435.44 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.96x = 1,435.44 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.96x = 545,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,229.98/956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.75

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