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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,076.67 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,076.67 and 448.62 is: 619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,076.67 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,076.67 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,076.67 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 483,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,015.70/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.10

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