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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,292.82 and 543.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,292.82 and 543.58 is: 750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,292.82 = 543.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,292.82 = 543.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,292.82 × 543.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 702,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,745.83/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.29

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