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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.07, 1,292.04 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.07, 1,292.04 and 543.02 is: 749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.07 : 1,292.04 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.07/1,292.04 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.07x = 1,292.04 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.07x = 701,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,597.10/936.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.52

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