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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.19, 1,434.28 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.19, 1,434.28 and 262.86 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.19 : 1,434.28 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.19/1,434.28 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.19x = 1,434.28 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.19x = 377,014.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,014.84/956.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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