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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.02, 1,291.38 and 542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.02, 1,291.38 and 542.99 is: 749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.02 : 1,291.38 = 542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.02/1,291.38 = 542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.02x = 1,291.38 × 542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.02x = 701,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,206.43/936.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.14

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