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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.72, 949.08 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.72, 949.08 and 392.91 is: 542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.72 : 949.08 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.72/949.08 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.72x = 949.08 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.72x = 372,903.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,903.02/687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.23

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