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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.29, 948.41 and 392.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.29, 948.41 and 392.65 is: 541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.29 : 948.41 = 392.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.29/948.41 = 392.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.29x = 948.41 × 392.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.29x = 372,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,390.32/687.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.83

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