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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,090.92 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,090.92 and 441.24 is: 608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,090.92 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,090.92 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,090.92 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 481,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,357.54/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.88

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