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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,292.45 and 543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,292.45 and 543.62 is: 750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,292.45 = 543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,292.45 = 543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,292.45 × 543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 702,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,592.49/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.10

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