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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,435.41 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,435.41 and 436.56 is: 654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,435.41 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,435.41 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,435.41 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 626,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,642.59/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.22

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