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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.18, 1,076.60 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.18, 1,076.60 and 448.36 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.18 : 1,076.60 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.18/1,076.60 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.18x = 1,076.60 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.18x = 482,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,704.38/780.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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