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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.03, 948.14 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.03, 948.14 and 392.39 is: 541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.03 : 948.14 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.03/948.14 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.03x = 948.14 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.03x = 372,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,044.31/687.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.52

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