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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.43, 948.66 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.43, 948.66 and 392.72 is: 541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.43 : 948.66 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.43/948.66 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.43x = 948.66 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.43x = 372,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,553.01/687.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.95

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