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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.74, 1,435.11 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.74, 1,435.11 and 263.41 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.74 : 1,435.11 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.74/1,435.11 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.74x = 1,435.11 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.74x = 378,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,022.33/956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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