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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,091.88 and 542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,091.88 and 542.25 is: 748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,091.88 = 542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,091.88 = 542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,091.88 × 542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 592,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,071.93/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.47

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