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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.34, 1,090.58 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.34, 1,090.58 and 436.28 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.34 : 1,090.58 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.34/1,090.58 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.34x = 1,090.58 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.34x = 475,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,790.61/790.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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