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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.32, 1,282.47 and 515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.32, 1,282.47 and 515.32 is: 711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.32 : 1,282.47 = 515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.32/1,282.47 = 515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.32x = 1,282.47 × 515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.32x = 660,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,882.44/929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.15

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