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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.70, 947.78 and 391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.70, 947.78 and 391.99 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.70 : 947.78 = 391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.70/947.78 = 391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.70x = 947.78 × 391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.70x = 371,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,518.10/686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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