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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.03, 1,076.48 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.03, 1,076.48 and 448.56 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.03 : 1,076.48 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.03/1,076.48 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.03x = 1,076.48 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.03x = 482,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,863.63/780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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