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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.70, 1,292.60 and 543.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.70, 1,292.60 and 543.66 is: 750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.70 : 1,292.60 = 543.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.70/1,292.60 = 543.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.70x = 1,292.60 × 543.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.70x = 702,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,734.92/936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.22

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