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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.96, 948.12 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.96, 948.12 and 392.32 is: 541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.96 : 948.12 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.96/948.12 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.96x = 948.12 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.96x = 371,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,966.44/686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.47

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