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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.06, 1,435.81 and 340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.06, 1,435.81 and 340.83 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.06 : 1,435.81 = 340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.06/1,435.81 = 340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.06x = 1,435.81 × 340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.06x = 489,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,366.27/957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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