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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,076.90 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,076.90 and 448.80 is: 619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,076.90 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,076.90 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,076.90 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 483,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,312.72/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.30

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