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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.54, 1,421.69 and 400.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.54, 1,421.69 and 400.37 is: 600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.54 : 1,421.69 = 400.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.54/1,421.69 = 400.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.54x = 1,421.69 × 400.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.54x = 569,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,192.92/948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.07

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