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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.06, 1,090.32 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.06, 1,090.32 and 440.76 is: 608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.06 : 1,090.32 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.06/1,090.32 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.06x = 1,090.32 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.06x = 480,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,569.44/790.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.27

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