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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 948.48 and 392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 948.48 and 392.62 is: 541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 948.48 = 392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/948.48 = 392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 948.48 × 392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 372,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,392.22/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.72

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