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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,092.54 and 543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,092.54 and 543.48 is: 749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,092.54 = 543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,092.54 = 543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,092.54 × 543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 593,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,773.64/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.60

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