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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.99, 929.10 and 515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.99, 929.10 and 515.32 is: 711.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.99 : 929.10 = 515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.99/929.10 = 515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.99x = 929.10 × 515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.99x = 478,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,783.81/672.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.43

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