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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.78, 947.74 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.78, 947.74 and 392.03 is: 540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.78 : 947.74 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.78/947.74 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.78x = 947.74 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.78x = 371,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,539.20/686.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.99

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