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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.63, 1,422.92 and 400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.63, 1,422.92 and 400.82 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.63 : 1,422.92 = 400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.63/1,422.92 = 400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.63x = 1,422.92 × 400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.63x = 570,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,325.68/948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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