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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.37, 1,090.54 and 441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.37, 1,090.54 and 441.05 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.37 : 1,090.54 = 441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.37/1,090.54 = 441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.37x = 1,090.54 × 441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.37x = 480,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,982.67/790.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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