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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.52, 948.83 and 392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.52, 948.83 and 392.86 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.52 : 948.83 = 392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.52/948.83 = 392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.52x = 948.83 × 392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.52x = 372,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,757.35/687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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