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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.43, 1,092.21 and 543.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.43, 1,092.21 and 543.34 is: 748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.43 : 1,092.21 = 543.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.43/1,092.21 = 543.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.43x = 1,092.21 × 543.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.43x = 593,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,441.38/792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.89

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