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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.94, 1,091.52 and 441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.94, 1,091.52 and 441.69 is: 609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.94 : 1,091.52 = 441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.94/1,091.52 = 441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.94x = 1,091.52 × 441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.94x = 482,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,113.47/790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.55

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