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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.72, 1,292.69 and 543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.72, 1,292.69 and 543.78 is: 750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.72 : 1,292.69 = 543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.72/1,292.69 = 543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.72x = 1,292.69 × 543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.72x = 702,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,940.33/936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.43

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