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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.24, 1,090.54 and 436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.24, 1,090.54 and 436.21 is: 601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.24 : 1,090.54 = 436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.24/1,090.54 = 436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.24x = 1,090.54 × 436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.24x = 475,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,704.45/790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.97

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