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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.59, 1,431.86 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.59, 1,431.86 and 261.30 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.59 : 1,431.86 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.59/1,431.86 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.59x = 1,431.86 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.59x = 374,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,145.02/954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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