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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.21, 1,091.43 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.21, 1,091.43 and 539.06 is: 743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.21 : 1,091.43 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.21/1,091.43 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.21x = 1,091.43 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.21x = 588,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,340.80/791.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.60

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