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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.87, 1,093.29 and 543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.87, 1,093.29 and 543.11 is: 749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.87 : 1,093.29 = 543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.87/1,093.29 = 543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.87x = 1,093.29 × 543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.87x = 593,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,776.73/791.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.84

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