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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.49, 1,077.12 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.49, 1,077.12 and 439.84 is: 607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.49 : 1,077.12 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.49/1,077.12 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.49x = 1,077.12 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.49x = 473,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,760.46/780.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.00

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