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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.02, 1,435.34 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.02, 1,435.34 and 436.86 is: 655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.02 : 1,435.34 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.02/1,435.34 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.02x = 1,435.34 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.02x = 627,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,040.45/957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.20

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