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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.33, 1,292.13 and 543.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.33, 1,292.13 and 543.35 is: 749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.33 : 1,292.13 = 543.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.33/1,292.13 = 543.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.33x = 1,292.13 × 543.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.33x = 702,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,072.37/936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.81

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