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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.17, 1,076.60 and 448.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.17, 1,076.60 and 448.35 is: 618.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.17 : 1,076.60 = 448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.17/1,076.60 = 448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.17x = 1,076.60 × 448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.17x = 482,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,693.61/780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.70

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