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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,090.50 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,090.50 and 436.14 is: 601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,090.50 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,090.50 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,090.50 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 475,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,610.67/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.85

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