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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,291.68 and 543.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,291.68 and 543.05 is: 749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,291.68 = 543.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,291.68 = 543.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,291.68 × 543.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 701,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,440.37/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.40

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