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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,092.27 and 460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,092.27 and 460.02 is: 634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,092.27 = 460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,092.27 = 460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,092.27 × 460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 502,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,466.05/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.75

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