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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.27, 1,076.76 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.27, 1,076.76 and 448.71 is: 619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.27 : 1,076.76 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.27/1,076.76 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.27x = 1,076.76 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.27x = 483,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,152.98/780.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.21

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