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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.57, 1,292.37 and 543.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.57, 1,292.37 and 543.53 is: 750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.57 : 1,292.37 = 543.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.57/1,292.37 = 543.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.57x = 1,292.37 × 543.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.57x = 702,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,435.40/936.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.01

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