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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.09, 1,433.99 and 262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.09, 1,433.99 and 262.81 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.09 : 1,433.99 = 262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.09/1,433.99 = 262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.09x = 1,433.99 × 262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.09x = 376,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,869.36/956.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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