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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.81, 947.85 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.81, 947.85 and 392.18 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.81 : 947.85 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.81/947.85 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.81x = 947.85 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.81x = 371,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,723.81/686.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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