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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.87, 949.02 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.87, 949.02 and 392.92 is: 542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.87 : 949.02 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.87/949.02 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.87x = 949.02 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.87x = 372,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,888.94/687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.09

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