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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.07, 1,434.24 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.07, 1,434.24 and 339.93 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.07 : 1,434.24 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.07/1,434.24 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.07x = 1,434.24 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.07x = 487,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,541.20/956.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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