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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,093.08 and 460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,093.08 and 460.60 is: 635.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,093.08 = 460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,093.08 = 460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,093.08 × 460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 503,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,472.65/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.34

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