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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.86, 1,435.29 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.86, 1,435.29 and 263.54 is: 395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.86 : 1,435.29 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.86/1,435.29 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.86x = 1,435.29 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.86x = 378,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,249.15/956.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.30

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