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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.75, 1,091.25 and 441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.75, 1,091.25 and 441.43 is: 609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.75 : 1,091.25 = 441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.75/1,091.25 = 441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.75x = 1,091.25 × 441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.75x = 481,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,710.49/790.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.18

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