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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.31, 1,090.56 and 436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.31, 1,090.56 and 436.17 is: 601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.31 : 1,090.56 = 436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.31/1,090.56 = 436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.31x = 1,090.56 × 436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.31x = 475,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,669.56/790.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.88

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