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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,094.10 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,094.10 and 461.28 is: 636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,094.10 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,094.10 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,094.10 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 504,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,686.45/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.56

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