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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.59, 947.54 and 391.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.59, 947.54 and 391.79 is: 540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.59 : 947.54 = 391.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.59/947.54 = 391.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.59x = 947.54 × 391.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.59x = 371,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,240.04/686.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.70

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