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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.60, 1,076.99 and 448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.60, 1,076.99 and 448.91 is: 619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.60 : 1,076.99 = 448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.60/1,076.99 = 448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.60x = 1,076.99 × 448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.60x = 483,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,463.95/780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.35

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