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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.11, 1,076.57 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.11, 1,076.57 and 448.64 is: 619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.11 : 1,076.57 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.11/1,076.57 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.11x = 1,076.57 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.11x = 482,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,992.36/780.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.13

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