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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.81, 1,092.69 and 460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.81, 1,092.69 and 460.25 is: 635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.81 : 1,092.69 = 460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.81/1,092.69 = 460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.81x = 1,092.69 × 460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.81x = 502,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,910.57/791.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.14

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