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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.12, 1,291.92 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.12, 1,291.92 and 543 is: 749.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.12 : 1,291.92 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.12/1,291.92 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.12x = 1,291.92 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.12x = 701,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,512.56/936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.38

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