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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.86, 1,433.91 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.86, 1,433.91 and 262.50 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.86 : 1,433.91 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.86/1,433.91 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.86x = 1,433.91 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.86x = 376,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,401.38/955.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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