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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,291.56 and 543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,291.56 and 543.27 is: 749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.30 : 1,291.56 = 543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.30/1,291.56 = 543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.30x = 1,291.56 × 543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.30x = 701,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,665.80/936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.40

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