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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,090.55 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,090.55 and 440.93 is: 608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,090.55 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,090.55 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,090.55 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 480,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,856.21/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.49

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