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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,091.46 and 441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,091.46 and 441.57 is: 609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,091.46 = 441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,091.46 = 441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,091.46 × 441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 481,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,955.99/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.39

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