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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.52, 1,292.84 and 543.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.52, 1,292.84 and 543.47 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.52 : 1,292.84 = 543.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.52/1,292.84 = 543.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.52x = 1,292.84 × 543.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.52x = 702,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,619.75/936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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