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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.98, 1,094.25 and 461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.98, 1,094.25 and 461.39 is: 636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.98 : 1,094.25 = 461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.98/1,094.25 = 461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.98x = 1,094.25 × 461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.98x = 504,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,870.54/792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.68

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