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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.80, 1,292.84 and 544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.80, 1,292.84 and 544.05 is: 750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.80 : 1,292.84 = 544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.80/1,292.84 = 544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.80x = 1,292.84 × 544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.80x = 703,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,366.88/936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.82

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