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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.37, 1,076.91 and 448.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.37, 1,076.91 and 448.99 is: 619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.37 : 1,076.91 = 448.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.37/1,076.91 = 448.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.37x = 1,076.91 × 448.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.37x = 483,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,521.82/780.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.61

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