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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.93, 1,092.76 and 460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.93, 1,092.76 and 460.30 is: 635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.93 : 1,092.76 = 460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.93/1,092.76 = 460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.93x = 1,092.76 × 460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.93x = 502,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,993.55/791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.15

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