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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.33, 1,093.50 and 460.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.33, 1,093.50 and 460.91 is: 636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.33 : 1,093.50 = 460.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.33/1,093.50 = 460.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.33x = 1,093.50 × 460.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.33x = 503,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,999.62/792.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.10

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