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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,091.38 and 441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,091.38 and 441.56 is: 609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,091.38 = 441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,091.38 = 441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,091.38 × 441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 481,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,909.75/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.33

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