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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.41, 1,077.02 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.41, 1,077.02 and 448.92 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.41 : 1,077.02 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.41/1,077.02 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.41x = 1,077.02 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.41x = 483,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,496.94/780.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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