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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.11, 1,090.38 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.11, 1,090.38 and 436.07 is: 601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.11 : 1,090.38 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.11/1,090.38 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.11x = 1,090.38 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.11x = 475,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,476.55/790.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.79

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