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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.40, 1,089.80 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.40, 1,089.80 and 542.46 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.40 : 1,089.80 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.40/1,089.80 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.40x = 1,089.80 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.40x = 591,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,172.91/791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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