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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.58, 948.63 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.58, 948.63 and 392.64 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.58 : 948.63 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.58/948.63 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.58x = 948.63 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.58x = 372,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,468.12/687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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