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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,090.31 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,090.31 and 436.01 is: 601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,090.31 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,090.31 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,090.31 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 475,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,385.99/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.70

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