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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.33, 1,092.06 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.33, 1,092.06 and 459.94 is: 634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.33 : 1,092.06 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.33/1,092.06 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.33x = 1,092.06 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.33x = 502,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,282.08/791.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.73

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