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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.31, 1,092.15 and 542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.31, 1,092.15 and 542.99 is: 749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.31 : 1,092.15 = 542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.31/1,092.15 = 542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.31x = 1,092.15 × 542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.31x = 593,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,026.53/791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.42

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