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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.79, 947.76 and 372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.79, 947.76 and 372.05 is: 513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.79 : 947.76 = 372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.79/947.76 = 372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.79x = 947.76 × 372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.79x = 352,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,616.48/686.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.43

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