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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.13, 948.40 and 392.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.13, 948.40 and 392.57 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.13 : 948.40 = 392.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.13/948.40 = 392.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.13x = 948.40 × 392.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.13x = 372,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,313.39/687.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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