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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.92, 1,090.02 and 440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.92, 1,090.02 and 440.54 is: 607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.92 : 1,090.02 = 440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.92/1,090.02 = 440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.92x = 1,090.02 × 440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.92x = 480,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,197.41/789.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.91

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