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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.55, 1,090.96 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.55, 1,090.96 and 441.24 is: 608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.55 : 1,090.96 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.55/1,090.96 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.55x = 1,090.96 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.55x = 481,374.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,374.09/790.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.91

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