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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.87, 1,433.86 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.87, 1,433.86 and 262.51 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.87 : 1,433.86 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.87/1,433.86 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.87x = 1,433.86 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.87x = 376,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,394.11/955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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