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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.56, 1,431.84 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.56, 1,431.84 and 261.23 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.56 : 1,431.84 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.56/1,431.84 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.56x = 1,431.84 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.56x = 374,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,044.36/954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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