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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.60, 1,091.02 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.60, 1,091.02 and 441.28 is: 608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.60 : 1,091.02 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.60/1,091.02 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.60x = 1,091.02 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.60x = 481,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,445.31/790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.97

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