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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,392.75 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,392.75 and 343.62 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,392.75 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,392.75 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,392.75 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 478,576.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,576.76/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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