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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.18, 1,092.76 and 543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.18, 1,092.76 and 543.11 is: 749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.18 : 1,092.76 = 543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.18/1,092.76 = 543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.18x = 1,092.76 × 543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.18x = 593,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,482.06/792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.18

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