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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.74, 947.64 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.74, 947.64 and 392.08 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.74 : 947.64 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.74/947.64 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.74x = 947.64 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.74x = 371,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,550.69/686.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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