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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.28, 948.40 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.28, 948.40 and 392.56 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.28 : 948.40 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.28/948.40 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.28x = 948.40 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.28x = 372,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,303.90/687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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