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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.57, 1,292.70 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.57, 1,292.70 and 543.84 is: 750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.57 : 1,292.70 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.57/1,292.70 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.57x = 1,292.70 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.57x = 703,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,021.97/936.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.63

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