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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.90, 947.65 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.90, 947.65 and 392.01 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.90 : 947.65 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.90/947.65 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.90x = 947.65 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.90x = 371,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,487.30/686.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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