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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.89, 1,423.05 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.89, 1,423.05 and 401.06 is: 601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.89 : 1,423.05 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.89/1,423.05 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.89x = 1,423.05 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.89x = 570,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,728.43/948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.47

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