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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.94, 947.37 and 539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.94, 947.37 and 539.32 is: 743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.94 : 947.37 = 539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.94/947.37 = 539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.94x = 947.37 × 539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.94x = 510,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,935.59/686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.78

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