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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.69, 1,093.86 and 461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.69, 1,093.86 and 461.06 is: 636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.69 : 1,093.86 = 461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.69/1,093.86 = 461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.69x = 1,093.86 × 461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.69x = 504,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,329.62/792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.23

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