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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.38, 1,077.01 and 448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.38, 1,077.01 and 448.82 is: 619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.38 : 1,077.01 = 448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.38/1,077.01 = 448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.38x = 1,077.01 × 448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.38x = 483,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,385.20/780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.42

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