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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.32, 948.72 and 392.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.32, 948.72 and 392.79 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.32 : 948.72 = 392.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.32/948.72 = 392.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.32x = 948.72 × 392.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.32x = 372,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,647.73/687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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