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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.19, 1,434 and 289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.19, 1,434 and 289.06 is: 433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.19 : 1,434 = 289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.19/1,434 = 289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.19x = 1,434 × 289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.19x = 414,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,512.04/956.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.50

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