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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,077.16 and 448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,077.16 and 448.89 is: 619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,077.16 = 448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,077.16 = 448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,077.16 × 448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 483,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,526.35/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.53

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