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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.23, 1,091.32 and 542.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.23, 1,091.32 and 542.29 is: 747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.23 : 1,091.32 = 542.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.23/1,091.32 = 542.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.23x = 1,091.32 × 542.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.23x = 591,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,811.92/791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.96

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