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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,094.06 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,094.06 and 461.16 is: 636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,094.06 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,094.06 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,094.06 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 504,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,536.71/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.46

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