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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.75, 1,434.96 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.75, 1,434.96 and 263.26 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.75 : 1,434.96 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.75/1,434.96 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.75x = 1,434.96 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.75x = 377,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,766.25/956.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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