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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.02, 1,291.62 and 543.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.02, 1,291.62 and 543.07 is: 749.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.02 : 1,291.62 = 543.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.02/1,291.62 = 543.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.02x = 1,291.62 × 543.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.02x = 701,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,433.62/936.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.38

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