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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,076.47 and 448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,076.47 and 448.59 is: 619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,076.47 = 448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,076.47 = 448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,076.47 × 448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 482,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,893.68/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.05

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