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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.47, 1,092.47 and 543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.47, 1,092.47 and 543.40 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.47 : 1,092.47 = 543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.47/1,092.47 = 543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.47x = 1,092.47 × 543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.47x = 593,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,640.02/792.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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