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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.43, 1,292.43 and 543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.43, 1,292.43 and 543.52 is: 750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.43 : 1,292.43 = 543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.43/1,292.43 = 543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.43x = 1,292.43 × 543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.43x = 702,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,461.55/936.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.15

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