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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,093.46 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,093.46 and 544.68 is: 751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,093.46 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,093.46 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,093.46 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 595,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,583.07/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.87

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