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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.24, 1,076.67 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.24, 1,076.67 and 448.61 is: 619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.24 : 1,076.67 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.24/1,076.67 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.24x = 1,076.67 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.24x = 482,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,999.55/780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.04

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