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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.79, 949.03 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.79, 949.03 and 393.08 is: 542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.79 : 949.03 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.79/949.03 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.79x = 949.03 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.79x = 373,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,040.95/687.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.38

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