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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.92, 1,091.06 and 542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.92, 1,091.06 and 542.06 is: 748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.92 : 1,091.06 = 542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.92/1,091.06 = 542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.92x = 1,091.06 × 542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.92x = 591,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,427.13/789.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.71

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