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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.78, 1,432.21 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.78, 1,432.21 and 261.43 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.78 : 1,432.21 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.78/1,432.21 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.78x = 1,432.21 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.78x = 374,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,426.89/954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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