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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.99, 947.80 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.99, 947.80 and 392.04 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.99 : 947.80 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.99/947.80 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.99x = 947.80 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.99x = 371,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,575.51/686.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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