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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.74, 1,092.14 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.74, 1,092.14 and 460.12 is: 634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.74 : 1,092.14 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.74/1,092.14 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.74x = 1,092.14 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.74x = 502,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,515.46/791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.70

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