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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.76, 1,093.96 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.76, 1,093.96 and 461.28 is: 636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.76 : 1,093.96 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.76/1,093.96 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.76x = 1,093.96 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.76x = 504,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,621.87/792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.54

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