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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,092.77 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,092.77 and 460.46 is: 635.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,092.77 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,092.77 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,092.77 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 503,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,176.87/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.28

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