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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.53, 1,092.30 and 460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.53, 1,092.30 and 460.15 is: 634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.53 : 1,092.30 = 460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.53/1,092.30 = 460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.53x = 1,092.30 × 460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.53x = 502,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,616.38/791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.99

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