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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.04, 1,422.06 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.04, 1,422.06 and 400.04 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.04 : 1,422.06 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.04/1,422.06 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.04x = 1,422.06 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.04x = 568,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,880.88/948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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