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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.55, 1,292.43 and 543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.55, 1,292.43 and 543.80 is: 750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.55 : 1,292.43 = 543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.55/1,292.43 = 543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.55x = 1,292.43 × 543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.55x = 702,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,823.43/936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.44

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