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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,093.19 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,093.19 and 460.62 is: 635.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,093.19 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,093.19 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,093.19 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 503,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,542.87/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.68

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