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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.74, 1,093.52 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.74, 1,093.52 and 461.12 is: 636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.74 : 1,093.52 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.74/1,093.52 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.74x = 1,093.52 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.74x = 504,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,247.83/792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.09

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