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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.08, 1,292.23 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.08, 1,292.23 and 543.03 is: 749.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.08 : 1,292.23 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.08/1,292.23 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.08x = 1,292.23 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.08x = 701,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,720.34/936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.64

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