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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.61, 1,092.69 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.61, 1,092.69 and 543.75 is: 750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.61 : 1,092.69 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.61/1,092.69 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.61x = 1,092.69 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.61x = 594,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,146.09/791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.56

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