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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.86, 1,432.18 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.86, 1,432.18 and 261.59 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.86 : 1,432.18 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.86/1,432.18 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.86x = 1,432.18 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.86x = 374,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,636.15/954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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