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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.78, 947.93 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.78, 947.93 and 392.22 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.78 : 947.93 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.78/947.93 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.78x = 947.93 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.78x = 371,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,799.47/686.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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