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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.75, 1,091.37 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.75, 1,091.37 and 441.37 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.75 : 1,091.37 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.75/1,091.37 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.75x = 1,091.37 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.75x = 481,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,697.98/790.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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