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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.51, 1,092.35 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.51, 1,092.35 and 460.08 is: 634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.51 : 1,092.35 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.51/1,092.35 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.51x = 1,092.35 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.51x = 502,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,569.54/791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.95

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