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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.82, 1,435.40 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.82, 1,435.40 and 436.55 is: 654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.82 : 1,435.40 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.82/1,435.40 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.82x = 1,435.40 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.82x = 626,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,618.78/957.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.21

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