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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.63, 1,093.53 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.63, 1,093.53 and 460.94 is: 635.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.63 : 1,093.53 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.63/1,093.53 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.63x = 1,093.53 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.63x = 504,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,051.72/792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.92

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