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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 947.85 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 947.85 and 392.10 is: 541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 947.85 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/947.85 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 947.85 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 371,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,651.99/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.07

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