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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.43, 1,092.44 and 460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.43, 1,092.44 and 460.18 is: 635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.43 : 1,092.44 = 460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.43/1,092.44 = 460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.43x = 1,092.44 × 460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.43x = 502,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,719.04/791.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.20

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