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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.56, 1,434.84 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.56, 1,434.84 and 272.56 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.56 : 1,434.84 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.56/1,434.84 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.56x = 1,434.84 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.56x = 391,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,079.99/956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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