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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.23, 1,076.69 and 448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.23, 1,076.69 and 448.69 is: 619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.23 : 1,076.69 = 448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.23/1,076.69 = 448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.23x = 1,076.69 × 448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.23x = 483,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,100.04/780.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.18

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