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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.57, 1,090.91 and 441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.57, 1,090.91 and 441.23 is: 608.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.57 : 1,090.91 = 441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.57/1,090.91 = 441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.57x = 1,090.91 × 441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.57x = 481,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,340.01/790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.86

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