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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.77, 1,435.03 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.77, 1,435.03 and 263.28 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.77 : 1,435.03 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.77/1,435.03 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.77x = 1,435.03 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.77x = 377,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,807.68/956.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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