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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.59, 1,091 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.59, 1,091 and 436.52 is: 602.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.59 : 1,091 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.59/1,091 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.59x = 1,091 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.59x = 476,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,243.32/790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.39

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