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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.15, 1,090.36 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.15, 1,090.36 and 440.83 is: 608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.15 : 1,090.36 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.15/1,090.36 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.15x = 1,090.36 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.15x = 480,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,661.19/790.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.32

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