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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.75, 1,423.34 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.75, 1,423.34 and 401.40 is: 602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.75 : 1,423.34 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.75/1,423.34 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.75x = 1,423.34 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.75x = 571,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,326.67/948.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.19

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