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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.48, 948.68 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.48, 948.68 and 392.74 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.48 : 948.68 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.48/948.68 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.48x = 948.68 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.48x = 372,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,584.58/687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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