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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.69, 1,077.50 and 449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.69, 1,077.50 and 449.25 is: 620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.69 : 1,077.50 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.69/1,077.50 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.69x = 1,077.50 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.69x = 484,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,063.96/780.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.05

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