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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.92, 1,094.06 and 461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.92, 1,094.06 and 461.17 is: 636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.92 : 1,094.06 = 461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.92/1,094.06 = 461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.92x = 1,094.06 × 461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.92x = 504,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,547.65/792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.32

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