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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.88, 1,090.04 and 440.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.88, 1,090.04 and 440.57 is: 607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.88 : 1,090.04 = 440.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.88/1,090.04 = 440.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.88x = 1,090.04 × 440.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.88x = 480,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,238.92/789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.99

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