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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.01, 1,093.32 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.01, 1,093.32 and 544.61 is: 751.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.01 : 1,093.32 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.01/1,093.32 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.01x = 1,093.32 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.01x = 595,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,424.82/792.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.79

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