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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,077.29 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,077.29 and 448.86 is: 619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,077.29 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,077.29 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,077.29 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 483,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,550.15/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.41

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