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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,091.27 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,091.27 and 436.66 is: 602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,091.27 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,091.27 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,091.27 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 476,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,513.96/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.62

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