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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,090.99 and 441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,090.99 and 441.25 is: 608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,090.99 = 441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,090.99 = 441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,090.99 × 441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 481,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,398.23/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.93

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