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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.27, 1,076.54 and 448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.27, 1,076.54 and 448.57 is: 618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.27 : 1,076.54 = 448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.27/1,076.54 = 448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.27x = 1,076.54 × 448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.27x = 482,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,905.17/780.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.90

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