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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.05, 1,076.41 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.05, 1,076.41 and 448.44 is: 618.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.05 : 1,076.41 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.05/1,076.41 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.05x = 1,076.41 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.05x = 482,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,705.30/780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.81

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