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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,090.55 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,090.55 and 440.94 is: 608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,090.55 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,090.55 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,090.55 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 480,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,864.91/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.50

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