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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.52, 1,093.50 and 460.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.52, 1,093.50 and 460.98 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.52 : 1,093.50 = 460.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.52/1,093.50 = 460.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.52x = 1,093.50 × 460.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.52x = 504,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,081.63/792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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