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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,092.96 and 460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,092.96 and 460.56 is: 635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,092.96 = 460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,092.96 = 460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,092.96 × 460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 503,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,373.66/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.48

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