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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.87, 1,423.08 and 400.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.87, 1,423.08 and 400.77 is: 601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.87 : 1,423.08 = 400.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.87/1,423.08 = 400.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.87x = 1,423.08 × 400.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.87x = 570,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,327.77/948.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.06

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