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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.85, 1,092.40 and 460.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.85, 1,092.40 and 460.10 is: 634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.85 : 1,092.40 = 460.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.85/1,092.40 = 460.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.85x = 1,092.40 × 460.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.85x = 502,613.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,613.24/791.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.73

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