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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,093.44 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,093.44 and 460.86 is: 636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,093.44 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,093.44 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,093.44 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 503,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,922.76/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.07

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