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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.45, 1,090.77 and 441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.45, 1,090.77 and 441.16 is: 608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.45 : 1,090.77 = 441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.45/1,090.77 = 441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.45x = 1,090.77 × 441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.45x = 481,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,198.64/790.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.77

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