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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,092.10 and 542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,092.10 and 542.60 is: 748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,092.10 = 542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,092.10 = 542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,092.10 × 542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 592,573.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,573.46/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.16

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