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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.86, 1,077.67 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.86, 1,077.67 and 444.81 is: 613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.86 : 1,077.67 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.86/1,077.67 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.86x = 1,077.67 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.86x = 479,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,353.00/780.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.88

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