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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.94, 1,091.48 and 436.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.94, 1,091.48 and 436.85 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.94 : 1,091.48 = 436.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.94/1,091.48 = 436.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.94x = 1,091.48 × 436.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.94x = 476,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,807.58/790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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