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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.22, 1,090.50 and 436.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.22, 1,090.50 and 436.15 is: 601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.22 : 1,090.50 = 436.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.22/1,090.50 = 436.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.22x = 1,090.50 × 436.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.22x = 475,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,620.48/790.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.89

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