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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,090.28 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,090.28 and 440.75 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,090.28 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,090.28 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,090.28 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 480,540.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,540.91/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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