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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,091.01 and 441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,091.01 and 441.42 is: 609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,091.01 = 441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,091.01 = 441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,091.01 × 441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 481,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,593.63/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.04

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