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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.32, 1,090.65 and 441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.32, 1,090.65 and 441.01 is: 608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.32 : 1,090.65 = 441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.32/1,090.65 = 441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.32x = 1,090.65 × 441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.32x = 480,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,987.56/790.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.60

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