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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.92, 949.32 and 393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.92, 949.32 and 393.19 is: 542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.92 : 949.32 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.92/949.32 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.92x = 949.32 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.92x = 373,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,260.76/687.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.60

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