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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.76, 947.86 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.76, 947.86 and 392 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.76 : 947.86 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.76/947.86 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.76x = 947.86 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.76x = 371,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,561.12/686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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