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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.62, 1,077.03 and 449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.62, 1,077.03 and 449.01 is: 619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.62 : 1,077.03 = 449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.62/1,077.03 = 449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.62x = 1,077.03 × 449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.62x = 483,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,597.24/780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.51

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