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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.12, 1,282.20 and 515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.12, 1,282.20 and 515.12 is: 710.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.12 : 1,282.20 = 515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.12/1,282.20 = 515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.12x = 1,282.20 × 515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.12x = 660,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,486.86/929.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.87

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