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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.71, 1,091.21 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.71, 1,091.21 and 441.38 is: 609.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.71 : 1,091.21 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.71/1,091.21 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.71x = 1,091.21 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.71x = 481,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,630.61/790.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.11

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