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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.18, 1,092.95 and 460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.18, 1,092.95 and 460.49 is: 635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.18 : 1,092.95 = 460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.18/1,092.95 = 460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.18x = 1,092.95 × 460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.18x = 503,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,284.78/792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.32

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