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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.65, 948.75 and 392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.65, 948.75 and 392.90 is: 542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.65 : 948.75 = 392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.65/948.75 = 392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.65x = 948.75 × 392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.65x = 372,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,759.13/687.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.08

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