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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.94, 947.96 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.94, 947.96 and 392.26 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.94 : 947.96 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.94/947.96 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.94x = 947.96 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.94x = 371,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,846.79/686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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