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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.05, 1,434.11 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.05, 1,434.11 and 339.75 is: 509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.05 : 1,434.11 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.05/1,434.11 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.05x = 1,434.11 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.05x = 487,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,230.00/956.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.63

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