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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.76, 1,431.87 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.76, 1,431.87 and 261.45 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.76 : 1,431.87 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.76/1,431.87 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.76x = 1,431.87 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.76x = 374,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,365.92/954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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