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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.73, 1,432.02 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.73, 1,432.02 and 261.42 is: 392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.73 : 1,432.02 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.73/1,432.02 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.73x = 1,432.02 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.73x = 374,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,358.67/954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.11

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