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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 947.30 and 683.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 947.30 and 683.42 is: 942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 947.30 = 683.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/947.30 = 683.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 947.30 × 683.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 647,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,395.61/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.52

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