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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.95, 1,435.62 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.95, 1,435.62 and 340.63 is: 511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.95 : 1,435.62 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.95/1,435.62 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.95x = 1,435.62 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.95x = 489,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,015.24/956.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.01

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