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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.67, 1,091.19 and 436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.67, 1,091.19 and 436.65 is: 602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.67 : 1,091.19 = 436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.67/1,091.19 = 436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.67x = 1,091.19 × 436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.67x = 476,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,468.11/790.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.61

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