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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,093.37 and 460.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,093.37 and 460.67 is: 635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,093.37 = 460.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,093.37 = 460.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,093.37 × 460.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 503,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,674.99/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.77

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