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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.78, 1,093.10 and 543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.78, 1,093.10 and 543.46 is: 750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.78 : 1,093.10 = 543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.78/1,093.10 = 543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.78x = 1,093.10 × 543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.78x = 594,056.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,056.13/791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.28

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