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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.64, 1,093.77 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.64, 1,093.77 and 461 is: 636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.64 : 1,093.77 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.64/1,093.77 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.64x = 1,093.77 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.64x = 504,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,227.97/792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.14

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