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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 947.82 and 392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 947.82 and 392.12 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 947.82 = 392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/947.82 = 392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 947.82 × 392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 371,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,659.18/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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