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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.81, 1,094.13 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.81, 1,094.13 and 461.34 is: 636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.81 : 1,094.13 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.81/1,094.13 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.81x = 1,094.13 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.81x = 504,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,765.93/792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.68

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