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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.00, 1,434.65 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.00, 1,434.65 and 469.06 is: 703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.00 : 1,434.65 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.00/1,434.65 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.00x = 1,434.65 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.00x = 672,931.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,931.00/956.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.90

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