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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.01, 1,421.75 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.01, 1,421.75 and 399.88 is: 599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.01 : 1,421.75 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.01/1,421.75 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.01x = 1,421.75 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.01x = 568,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,522.28/948.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.70

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