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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.88, 1,092.49 and 543.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.88, 1,092.49 and 543.21 is: 749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.88 : 1,092.49 = 543.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.88/1,092.49 = 543.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.88x = 1,092.49 × 543.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.88x = 593,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,451.49/791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.42

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