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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,093.14 and 456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,093.14 and 456.10 is: 629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,093.14 = 456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,093.14 = 456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,093.14 × 456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 498,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,581.15/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.41

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