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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.50, 1,282.71 and 515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.50, 1,282.71 and 515.50 is: 711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.50 : 1,282.71 = 515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.50/1,282.71 = 515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.50x = 1,282.71 × 515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.50x = 661,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,237.01/929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.39

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