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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.62, 948.86 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.62, 948.86 and 392.88 is: 542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.62 : 948.86 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.62/948.86 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.62x = 948.86 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.62x = 372,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,788.12/687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.14

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