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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.37, 1,090.74 and 441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.37, 1,090.74 and 441.08 is: 608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.37 : 1,090.74 = 441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.37/1,090.74 = 441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.37x = 1,090.74 × 441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.37x = 481,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,103.60/790.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.71

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