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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,092.85 and 460.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,092.85 and 460.63 is: 635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,092.85 = 460.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,092.85 = 460.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,092.85 × 460.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 503,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,395.02/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.41

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