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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.13, 1,421.96 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.13, 1,421.96 and 400.01 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.13 : 1,421.96 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.13/1,421.96 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.13x = 1,421.96 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.13x = 568,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,789.11/948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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