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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.02, 1,092.53 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.02, 1,092.53 and 460.40 is: 635.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.02 : 1,092.53 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.02/1,092.53 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.02x = 1,092.53 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.02x = 503,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,000.81/792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.09

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