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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.90, 1,423.92 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.90, 1,423.92 and 401.06 is: 601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.90 : 1,423.92 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.90/1,423.92 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.90x = 1,423.92 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.90x = 571,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,070.24/948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.82

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