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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.84, 947.88 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.84, 947.88 and 392.20 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.84 : 947.88 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.84/947.88 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.84x = 947.88 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.84x = 371,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,756.58/686.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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