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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.88, 1,292.80 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.88, 1,292.80 and 543.84 is: 750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.88 : 1,292.80 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.88/1,292.80 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.88x = 1,292.80 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.88x = 703,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,076.35/936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.44

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