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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.28, 948.57 and 392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.28, 948.57 and 392.68 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.28 : 948.57 = 392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.28/948.57 = 392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.28x = 948.57 × 392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.28x = 372,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,484.47/687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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