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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.79, 1,094.01 and 461.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.79, 1,094.01 and 461.19 is: 636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.79 : 1,094.01 = 461.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.79/1,094.01 = 461.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.79x = 1,094.01 × 461.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.79x = 504,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,548.84/792.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.42

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