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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.23, 1,090.33 and 440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.23, 1,090.33 and 440.92 is: 608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.23 : 1,090.33 = 440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.23/1,090.33 = 440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.23x = 1,090.33 × 440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.23x = 480,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,748.30/790.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.37

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