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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.92, 1,093.68 and 543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.92, 1,093.68 and 543.80 is: 750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.92 : 1,093.68 = 543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.92/1,093.68 = 543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.92x = 1,093.68 × 543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.92x = 594,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,743.18/792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.07

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