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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.28, 1,076.66 and 448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.28, 1,076.66 and 448.66 is: 619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.28 : 1,076.66 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.28/1,076.66 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.28x = 1,076.66 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.28x = 483,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,054.28/780.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.08

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