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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.54, 1,092.33 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.54, 1,092.33 and 460.17 is: 635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.54 : 1,092.33 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.54/1,092.33 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.54x = 1,092.33 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.54x = 502,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,657.50/791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.04

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