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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.26, 1,292.08 and 543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.26, 1,292.08 and 543.29 is: 749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.26 : 1,292.08 = 543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.26/1,292.08 = 543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.26x = 1,292.08 × 543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.26x = 701,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,967.68/936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.76

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