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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.97, 1,093.16 and 543.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.97, 1,093.16 and 543.90 is: 749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.97 : 1,093.16 = 543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.97/1,093.16 = 543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.97x = 1,093.16 × 543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.97x = 594,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,561.54/792.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.79

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