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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.86, 1,092.46 and 460.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.86, 1,092.46 and 460.23 is: 634.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.86 : 1,092.46 = 460.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.86/1,092.46 = 460.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.86x = 1,092.46 × 460.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.86x = 502,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,782.87/791.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.94

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