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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.93, 1,090.04 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.93, 1,090.04 and 440.64 is: 608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.93 : 1,090.04 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.93/1,090.04 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.93x = 1,090.04 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.93x = 480,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,313.02/789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.05

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