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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,292.46 and 543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,292.46 and 543.72 is: 750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,292.46 = 543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,292.46 = 543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,292.46 × 543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 702,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,736.35/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.26

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