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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.71, 947.55 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.71, 947.55 and 391.98 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.71 : 947.55 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.71/947.55 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.71x = 947.55 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.71x = 371,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,420.65/686.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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