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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.08, 1,090.36 and 440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.08, 1,090.36 and 440.77 is: 608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.08 : 1,090.36 = 440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.08/1,090.36 = 440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.08x = 1,090.36 × 440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.08x = 480,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,597.98/790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.29

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