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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.05, 1,291.75 and 543.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.05, 1,291.75 and 543.30 is: 749.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.05 : 1,291.75 = 543.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.05/1,291.75 = 543.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.05x = 1,291.75 × 543.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.05x = 701,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,805.06/936.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.75

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