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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.26, 1,090.63 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.26, 1,090.63 and 436.26 is: 602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.26 : 1,090.63 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.26/1,090.63 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.26x = 1,090.63 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.26x = 475,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,792.79/790.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.07

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