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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.70, 1,091.15 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.70, 1,091.15 and 441.47 is: 609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.70 : 1,091.15 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.70/1,091.15 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.70x = 1,091.15 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.70x = 481,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,702.33/790.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.21

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