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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.72, 948.96 and 392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.72, 948.96 and 392.96 is: 542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.72 : 948.96 = 392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.72/948.96 = 392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.72x = 948.96 × 392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.72x = 372,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,903.32/687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.23

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