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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.98, 1,077.52 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.98, 1,077.52 and 444.86 is: 613.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.98 : 1,077.52 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.98/1,077.52 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.98x = 1,077.52 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.98x = 479,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,346.02/780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.77

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