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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.34, 1,282.47 and 515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.34, 1,282.47 and 515.34 is: 711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.34 : 1,282.47 = 515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.34/1,282.47 = 515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.34x = 1,282.47 × 515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.34x = 660,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,908.09/929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.16

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