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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.06, 1,421.82 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.06, 1,421.82 and 400.20 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.06 : 1,421.82 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.06/1,421.82 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.06x = 1,421.82 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.06x = 569,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,012.36/948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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