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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.78, 1,092.47 and 460.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.78, 1,092.47 and 460.01 is: 634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.78 : 1,092.47 = 460.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.78/1,092.47 = 460.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.78x = 1,092.47 × 460.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.78x = 502,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,547.56/791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.71

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