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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.78, 1,091.25 and 441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.78, 1,091.25 and 441.46 is: 609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.78 : 1,091.25 = 441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.78/1,091.25 = 441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.78x = 1,091.25 × 441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.78x = 481,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,743.23/790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.20

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