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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.73, 947.66 and 391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.73, 947.66 and 391.97 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.73 : 947.66 = 391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.73/947.66 = 391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.73x = 947.66 × 391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.73x = 371,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,447.59/686.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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