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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.69, 1,077.59 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.69, 1,077.59 and 449.34 is: 620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.69 : 1,077.59 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.69/1,077.59 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.69x = 1,077.59 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.69x = 484,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,198.85/780.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.22

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