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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.29, 1,421.61 and 400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.29, 1,421.61 and 400.86 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.29 : 1,421.61 = 400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.29/1,421.61 = 400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.29x = 1,421.61 × 400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.29x = 569,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,866.58/948.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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