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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.89, 1,091.40 and 441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.89, 1,091.40 and 441.57 is: 609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.89 : 1,091.40 = 441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.89/1,091.40 = 441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.89x = 1,091.40 × 441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.89x = 481,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,929.50/790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.35

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