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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,090.40 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,090.40 and 436.06 is: 601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,090.40 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,090.40 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,090.40 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 475,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,476.96/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.76

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