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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.69, 1,423.18 and 400.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.69, 1,423.18 and 400.87 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.69 : 1,423.18 = 400.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.69/1,423.18 = 400.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.69x = 1,423.18 × 400.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.69x = 570,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,517.01/948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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