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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.90, 1,432.34 and 261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.90, 1,432.34 and 261.57 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.90 : 1,432.34 = 261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.90/1,432.34 = 261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.90x = 1,432.34 × 261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.90x = 374,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,653.16/954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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