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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.35, 1,092.07 and 459.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.35, 1,092.07 and 459.78 is: 634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.35 : 1,092.07 = 459.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.35/1,092.07 = 459.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.35x = 1,092.07 × 459.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.35x = 502,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,111.94/791.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.50

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