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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.26, 1,076.86 and 448.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.26, 1,076.86 and 448.67 is: 619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.26 : 1,076.86 = 448.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.26/1,076.86 = 448.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.26x = 1,076.86 × 448.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.26x = 483,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,156.77/780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.23

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