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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.89, 1,093.92 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.89, 1,093.92 and 461.04 is: 636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.89 : 1,093.92 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.89/1,093.92 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.89x = 1,093.92 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.89x = 504,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,338.57/792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.08

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