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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.61, 947.61 and 391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.61, 947.61 and 391.95 is: 540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.61 : 947.61 = 391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.61/947.61 = 391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.61x = 947.61 × 391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.61x = 371,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,415.74/686.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.94

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