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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.14, 948.32 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.14, 948.32 and 392.43 is: 541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.14 : 948.32 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.14/948.32 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.14x = 948.32 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.14x = 372,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,147.26/687.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.59

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