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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.39, 1,093.23 and 460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.39, 1,093.23 and 460.54 is: 635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.39 : 1,093.23 = 460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.39/1,093.23 = 460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.39x = 1,093.23 × 460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.39x = 503,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,473.84/792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.39

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