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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.71, 1,435.23 and 340.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.71, 1,435.23 and 340.77 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.71 : 1,435.23 = 340.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.71/1,435.23 = 340.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.71x = 1,435.23 × 340.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.71x = 489,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,083.33/956.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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