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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.95, 1,292.95 and 543.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.95, 1,292.95 and 543.91 is: 750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.95 : 1,292.95 = 543.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.95/1,292.95 = 543.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.95x = 1,292.95 × 543.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.95x = 703,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,245.71/936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.57

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