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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.87, 947.97 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.87, 947.97 and 392.25 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.87 : 947.97 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.87/947.97 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.87x = 947.97 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.87x = 371,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,841.23/686.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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