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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.13, 1,093.05 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.13, 1,093.05 and 460.44 is: 635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.13 : 1,093.05 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.13/1,093.05 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.13x = 1,093.05 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.13x = 503,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,283.94/792.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.36

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