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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.12, 948.14 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.12, 948.14 and 392.34 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.12 : 948.14 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.12/948.14 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.12x = 948.14 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.12x = 371,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,993.25/687.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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