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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.71, 1,092.69 and 460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.71, 1,092.69 and 460.22 is: 635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.71 : 1,092.69 = 460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.71/1,092.69 = 460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.71x = 1,092.69 × 460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.71x = 502,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,872.33/791.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.17

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