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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.52, 1,077.12 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.52, 1,077.12 and 449.04 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.52 : 1,077.12 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.52/1,077.12 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.52x = 1,077.12 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.52x = 483,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,669.96/780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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