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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.25, 1,421.43 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.25, 1,421.43 and 400.74 is: 600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.25 : 1,421.43 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.25/1,421.43 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.25x = 1,421.43 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.25x = 569,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,616.75/948.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.70

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