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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.79, 947.77 and 392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.79, 947.77 and 392.23 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.79 : 947.77 = 392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.79/947.77 = 392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.79x = 947.77 × 392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.79x = 371,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,737.13/686.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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