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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.09, 1,090.32 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.09, 1,090.32 and 436.01 is: 601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.09 : 1,090.32 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.09/1,090.32 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.09x = 1,090.32 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.09x = 475,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,383.34/790.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.68

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