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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.09, 1,434.29 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.09, 1,434.29 and 339.71 is: 509.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.09 : 1,434.29 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.09/1,434.29 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.09x = 1,434.29 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.09x = 487,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,242.66/956.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.62

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