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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.18, 1,076.36 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.18, 1,076.36 and 448.44 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.18 : 1,076.36 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.18/1,076.36 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.18x = 1,076.36 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.18x = 482,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,682.88/780.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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