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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,076.56 and 448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,076.56 and 448.59 is: 619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,076.56 = 448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,076.56 = 448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,076.56 × 448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 482,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,934.05/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.02

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