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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.11, 1,076.66 and 448.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.11, 1,076.66 and 448.53 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.11 : 1,076.66 = 448.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.11/1,076.66 = 448.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.11x = 1,076.66 × 448.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.11x = 482,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,912.74/780.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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