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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.94, 1,091.40 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.94, 1,091.40 and 441.62 is: 609.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.94 : 1,091.40 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.94/1,091.40 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.94x = 1,091.40 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.94x = 481,984.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,984.07/790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.38

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