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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.28, 1,076.75 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.28, 1,076.75 and 448.72 is: 619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.28 : 1,076.75 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.28/1,076.75 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.28x = 1,076.75 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.28x = 483,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,159.26/780.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.21

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