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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956, 1,434.60 and 500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956, 1,434.60 and 500 is: 750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956 : 1,434.60 = 500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956/1,434.60 = 500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956x = 1,434.60 × 500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956x = 717,300
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,300/956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.31

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