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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.86, 1,093.18 and 543.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.86, 1,093.18 and 543.64 is: 750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.86 : 1,093.18 = 543.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.86/1,093.18 = 543.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.86x = 1,093.18 × 543.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.86x = 594,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,296.38/791.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.51

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