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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.92, 1,293.12 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.92, 1,293.12 and 543.96 is: 750.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.92 : 1,293.12 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.92/1,293.12 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.92x = 1,293.12 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.92x = 703,405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,405.56/936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.76

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