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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.90, 1,293.35 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.90, 1,293.35 and 543.84 is: 750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.90 : 1,293.35 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.90/1,293.35 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.90x = 1,293.35 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.90x = 703,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,375.46/936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.75

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