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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.77, 947.77 and 392.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.77, 947.77 and 392.00 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.77 : 947.77 = 392.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.77/947.77 = 392.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.77x = 947.77 × 392.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.77x = 371,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,520.12/686.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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