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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.35, 1,292.32 and 543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.35, 1,292.32 and 543.70 is: 750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.35 : 1,292.32 = 543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.35/1,292.32 = 543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.35x = 1,292.32 × 543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.35x = 702,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,634.38/936.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.40

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