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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 947.80 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 947.80 and 392.16 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 947.80 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/947.80 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 947.80 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 371,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,689.25/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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