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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.96, 1,090.08 and 440.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.96, 1,090.08 and 440.63 is: 608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.96 : 1,090.08 = 440.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.96/1,090.08 = 440.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.96x = 1,090.08 × 440.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.96x = 480,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,316.50/789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.03

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