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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.53, 948.80 and 392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.53, 948.80 and 392.81 is: 542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.53 : 948.80 = 392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.53/948.80 = 392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.53x = 948.80 × 392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.53x = 372,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,691.42/687.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.07

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