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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.78, 1,094.26 and 461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.78, 1,094.26 and 461.15 is: 636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.78 : 1,094.26 = 461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.78/1,094.26 = 461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.78x = 1,094.26 × 461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.78x = 504,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,618.00/792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.52

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