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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.70, 1,091.12 and 441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.70, 1,091.12 and 441.41 is: 609.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.70 : 1,091.12 = 441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.70/1,091.12 = 441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.70x = 1,091.12 × 441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.70x = 481,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,623.62/790.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.11

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