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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.50, 1,077.23 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.50, 1,077.23 and 448.94 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.50 : 1,077.23 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.50/1,077.23 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.50x = 1,077.23 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.50x = 483,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,611.64/780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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