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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.51, 1,093.73 and 461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.51, 1,093.73 and 461.08 is: 636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.51 : 1,093.73 = 461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.51/1,093.73 = 461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.51x = 1,093.73 × 461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.51x = 504,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,297.03/792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.33

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