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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.40, 1,092.49 and 543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.40, 1,092.49 and 543.27 is: 749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.40 : 1,092.49 = 543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.40/1,092.49 = 543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.40x = 1,092.49 × 543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.40x = 593,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,519.78/792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.02

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