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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.90, 1,422.76 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.90, 1,422.76 and 400.80 is: 600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.90 : 1,422.76 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.90/1,422.76 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.90x = 1,422.76 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.90x = 570,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,242.21/948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.95

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