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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.03, 1,091.88 and 543.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.03, 1,091.88 and 543.06 is: 749.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.03 : 1,091.88 = 543.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.03/1,091.88 = 543.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.03x = 1,091.88 × 543.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.03x = 592,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,956.35/791.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.61

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