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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.81, 1,093.82 and 460.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.81, 1,093.82 and 460.97 is: 635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.81 : 1,093.82 = 460.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.81/1,093.82 = 460.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.81x = 1,093.82 × 460.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.81x = 504,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,211.46/792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.98

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