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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.41, 1,091.10 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.41, 1,091.10 and 543 is: 749.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.41 : 1,091.10 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.41/1,091.10 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.41x = 1,091.10 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.41x = 592,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,467.30/790.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.57

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