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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.38, 1,093.54 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.38, 1,093.54 and 460.92 is: 636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.38 : 1,093.54 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.38/1,093.54 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.38x = 1,093.54 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.38x = 504,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,034.46/792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.10

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