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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.94, 948.04 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.94, 948.04 and 392.22 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.94 : 948.04 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.94/948.04 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.94x = 948.04 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.94x = 371,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,840.25/686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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