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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.26, 948.52 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.26, 948.52 and 392.60 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.26 : 948.52 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.26/948.52 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.26x = 948.52 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.26x = 372,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,388.95/687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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