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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.39, 1,076.76 and 448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.39, 1,076.76 and 448.69 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.39 : 1,076.76 = 448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.39/1,076.76 = 448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.39x = 1,076.76 × 448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.39x = 483,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,131.44/780.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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