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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.52, 1,077.01 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.52, 1,077.01 and 448.83 is: 619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.52 : 1,077.01 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.52/1,077.01 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.52x = 1,077.01 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.52x = 483,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,392.27/780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.32

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