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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.89, 1,092.54 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.89, 1,092.54 and 460.04 is: 634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.89 : 1,092.54 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.89/1,092.54 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.89x = 1,092.54 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.89x = 502,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,609.80/791.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.70

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