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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.59, 1,077.37 and 449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.59, 1,077.37 and 449.10 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.59 : 1,077.37 = 449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.59/1,077.37 = 449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.59x = 1,077.37 × 449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.59x = 483,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,845.74/780.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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