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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.46, 1,076.93 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.46, 1,076.93 and 448.77 is: 619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.46 : 1,076.93 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.46/1,076.93 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.46x = 1,076.93 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.46x = 483,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,286.25/780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.23

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