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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.58, 1,076.88 and 448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.58, 1,076.88 and 448.93 is: 619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.58 : 1,076.88 = 448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.58/1,076.88 = 448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.58x = 1,076.88 × 448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.58x = 483,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,443.74/780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.34

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