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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.79, 947.81 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.79, 947.81 and 392.13 is: 541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.79 : 947.81 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.79/947.81 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.79x = 947.81 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.79x = 371,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,665.72/686.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.16

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