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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.03, 1,093.23 and 460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.03, 1,093.23 and 460.53 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.03 : 1,093.23 = 460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.03/1,093.23 = 460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.03x = 1,093.23 × 460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.03x = 503,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,465.21/792.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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