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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.92, 1,091.43 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.92, 1,091.43 and 441.54 is: 609.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.92 : 1,091.43 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.92/1,091.43 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.92x = 1,091.43 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.92x = 481,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,910.00/790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.30

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