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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,092.04 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,092.04 and 459.80 is: 634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,092.04 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,092.04 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,092.04 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 502,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,119.99/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.50

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