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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.00, 1,090.21 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.00, 1,090.21 and 435.93 is: 601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.00 : 1,090.21 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.00/1,090.21 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.00x = 1,090.21 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.00x = 475,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,254.97/790.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.59

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