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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.49, 1,093.18 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.49, 1,093.18 and 460.88 is: 635.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.49 : 1,093.18 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.49/1,093.18 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.49x = 1,093.18 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.49x = 503,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,817.03/792.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.74

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