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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.74, 1,092.74 and 460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.74, 1,092.74 and 460.36 is: 635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.74 : 1,092.74 = 460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.74/1,092.74 = 460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.74x = 1,092.74 × 460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.74x = 503,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,049.78/791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.37

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