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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.28, 1,090.61 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.28, 1,090.61 and 436.22 is: 601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.28 : 1,090.61 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.28/1,090.61 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.28x = 1,090.61 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.28x = 475,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,741.53/790.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.99

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