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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.12, 1,421.75 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.12, 1,421.75 and 400.01 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.12 : 1,421.75 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.12/1,421.75 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.12x = 1,421.75 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.12x = 568,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,705.11/948.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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