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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,076.94 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,076.94 and 448.61 is: 619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,076.94 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,076.94 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,076.94 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 483,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,126.05/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.06

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