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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.39, 1,092.15 and 543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.39, 1,092.15 and 543.27 is: 748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.39 : 1,092.15 = 543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.39/1,092.15 = 543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.39x = 1,092.15 × 543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.39x = 593,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,332.33/792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.79

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