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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.08, 947.94 and 392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.08, 947.94 and 392.14 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.08 : 947.94 = 392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.08/947.94 = 392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.08x = 947.94 × 392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.08x = 371,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,725.19/687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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