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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.20, 1,292.13 and 543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.20, 1,292.13 and 543.28 is: 749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.20 : 1,292.13 = 543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.20/1,292.13 = 543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.20x = 1,292.13 × 543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.20x = 701,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,985.16/936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.83

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