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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.68, 1,091.09 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.68, 1,091.09 and 436.55 is: 602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.68 : 1,091.09 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.68/1,091.09 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.68x = 1,091.09 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.68x = 476,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,307.70/790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.40

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