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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.27, 1,092.06 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.27, 1,092.06 and 459.80 is: 634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.27 : 1,092.06 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.27/1,092.06 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.27x = 1,092.06 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.27x = 502,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,129.19/791.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.59

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