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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,282.08 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,282.08 and 515.04 is: 710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,282.08 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,282.08 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,282.08 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 660,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,322.48/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.76

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