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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.72, 1,422 and 400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.72, 1,422 and 400.56 is: 600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.72 : 1,422 = 400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.72/1,422 = 400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.72x = 1,422 × 400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.72x = 569,596.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,596.32/948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.38

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