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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.38, 1,082.57 and 448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.38, 1,082.57 and 448.40 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.38 : 1,082.57 = 448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.38/1,082.57 = 448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.38x = 1,082.57 × 448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.38x = 485,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,416.73/784.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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