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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.87, 1,076.22 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.87, 1,076.22 and 448.28 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.87 : 1,076.22 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.87/1,076.22 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.87x = 1,076.22 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.87x = 482,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,447.90/779.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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