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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.04, 1,090.25 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.04, 1,090.25 and 435.97 is: 601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.04 : 1,090.25 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.04/1,090.25 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.04x = 1,090.25 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.04x = 475,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,316.29/790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.64

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