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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.90, 1,090.01 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.90, 1,090.01 and 440.58 is: 607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.90 : 1,090.01 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.90/1,090.01 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.90x = 1,090.01 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.90x = 480,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,236.61/789.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.97

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