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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.64, 947.61 and 391.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.64, 947.61 and 391.85 is: 540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.64 : 947.61 = 391.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.64/947.61 = 391.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.64x = 947.61 × 391.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.64x = 371,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,320.98/686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.78

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