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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.29, 948.46 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.29, 948.46 and 392.73 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.29 : 948.46 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.29/948.46 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.29x = 948.46 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.29x = 372,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,481.99/687.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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