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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.98, 947.89 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.98, 947.89 and 392.34 is: 541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.98 : 947.89 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.98/947.89 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.98x = 947.89 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.98x = 371,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,893.20/686.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.35

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