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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.14, 1,076.58 and 448.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.14, 1,076.58 and 448.51 is: 618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.14 : 1,076.58 = 448.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.14/1,076.58 = 448.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.14x = 1,076.58 × 448.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.14x = 482,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,854.65/780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.93

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