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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.91, 1,435.75 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.91, 1,435.75 and 340.66 is: 511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.91 : 1,435.75 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.91/1,435.75 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.91x = 1,435.75 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.91x = 489,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,098.15/956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.12

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