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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.83, 1,093.29 and 544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.83, 1,093.29 and 544.16 is: 750.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.83 : 1,093.29 = 544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.83/1,093.29 = 544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.83x = 1,093.29 × 544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.83x = 594,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,919.22/792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.38

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