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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.70, 1,093.33 and 543.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.70, 1,093.33 and 543.63 is: 750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.70 : 1,093.33 = 543.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.70/1,093.33 = 543.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.70x = 1,093.33 × 543.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.70x = 594,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,366.99/791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.75

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