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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.06, 1,090.38 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.06, 1,090.38 and 440.78 is: 608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.06 : 1,090.38 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.06/1,090.38 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.06x = 1,090.38 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.06x = 480,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,617.70/790.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.33

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