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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.21, 1,092.13 and 543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.21, 1,092.13 and 543.14 is: 748.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.21 : 1,092.13 = 543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.21/1,092.13 = 543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.21x = 1,092.13 × 543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.21x = 593,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,179.49/792.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.77

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