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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.97, 1,434.48 and 539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.97, 1,434.48 and 539.90 is: 809.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.97 : 1,434.48 = 539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.97/1,434.48 = 539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.97x = 1,434.48 × 539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.97x = 774,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,468.58/956.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.29

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