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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.99, 1,292.96 and 543.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.99, 1,292.96 and 543.98 is: 750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.99 : 1,292.96 = 543.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.99/1,292.96 = 543.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.99x = 1,292.96 × 543.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.99x = 703,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,335.20/936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.63

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