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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.65, 1,077.26 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.65, 1,077.26 and 444.52 is: 613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.65 : 1,077.26 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.65/1,077.26 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.65x = 1,077.26 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.65x = 478,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,863.62/780.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.42

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