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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.25, 1,093.26 and 460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.25, 1,093.26 and 460.69 is: 635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.25 : 1,093.26 = 460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.25/1,093.26 = 460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.25x = 1,093.26 × 460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.25x = 503,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,653.95/792.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.73

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