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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.84, 1,423.91 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.84, 1,423.91 and 401.07 is: 601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.84 : 1,423.91 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.84/1,423.91 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.84x = 1,423.91 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.84x = 571,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,087.58/948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.88

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