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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.27, 1,292.49 and 543.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.27, 1,292.49 and 543.23 is: 749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.27 : 1,292.49 = 543.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.27/1,292.49 = 543.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.27x = 1,292.49 × 543.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.27x = 702,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,112.88/936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.90

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