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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,092.33 and 459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,092.33 and 459.93 is: 634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,092.33 = 459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,092.33 = 459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,092.33 × 459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 502,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,395.34/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.77

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