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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.02, 1,093.13 and 460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.02, 1,093.13 and 460.64 is: 635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.02 : 1,093.13 = 460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.02/1,093.13 = 460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.02x = 1,093.13 × 460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.02x = 503,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,539.83/792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.76

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