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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.94, 1,292.76 and 543.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.94, 1,292.76 and 543.99 is: 750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.94 : 1,292.76 = 543.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.94/1,292.76 = 543.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.94x = 1,292.76 × 543.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.94x = 703,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,248.51/936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.58

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