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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.21, 948.34 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.21, 948.34 and 392.48 is: 541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.21 : 948.34 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.21/948.34 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.21x = 948.34 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.21x = 372,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,199.74/687.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.61

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