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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.86, 947.59 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.86, 947.59 and 392.06 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.86 : 947.59 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.86/947.59 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.86x = 947.59 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.86x = 371,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,513.52/686.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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