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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.58, 1,092.78 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.58, 1,092.78 and 543 is: 749.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.58 : 1,092.78 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.58/1,092.78 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.58x = 1,092.78 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.58x = 593,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,379.54/791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.61

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