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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.87, 947.86 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.87, 947.86 and 392.08 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.87 : 947.86 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.87/947.86 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.87x = 947.86 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.87x = 371,636.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,636.95/686.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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