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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.56, 1,076.92 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.56, 1,076.92 and 449.08 is: 619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.56 : 1,076.92 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.56/1,076.92 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.56x = 1,076.92 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.56x = 483,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,623.23/780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.58

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