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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.10, 1,291.77 and 543.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.10, 1,291.77 and 543.25 is: 749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.10 : 1,291.77 = 543.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.10/1,291.77 = 543.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.10x = 1,291.77 × 543.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.10x = 701,754.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,754.05/936.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.66

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