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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.17, 1,433.78 and 339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.17, 1,433.78 and 339.79 is: 509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.17 : 1,433.78 = 339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.17/1,433.78 = 339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.17x = 1,433.78 × 339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.17x = 487,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,175.24/956.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.51

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