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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.82, 1,091.08 and 441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.82, 1,091.08 and 441.44 is: 609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.82 : 1,091.08 = 441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.82/1,091.08 = 441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.82x = 1,091.08 × 441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.82x = 481,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,649.08/790.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.05

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