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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.96, 949.32 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.96, 949.32 and 389.22 is: 537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.96 : 949.32 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.96/949.32 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.96x = 949.32 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.96x = 369,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,494.33/687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.09

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