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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956, 1,434 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956, 1,434 and 272 is: 408

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956 : 1,434 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956/1,434 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956x = 1,434 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956x = 390,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,048/956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408

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