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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.01, 947.84 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.01, 947.84 and 392.07 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.01 : 947.84 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.01/947.84 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.01x = 947.84 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.01x = 371,619.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,619.63/687.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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