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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.71, 1,077.21 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.71, 1,077.21 and 449.15 is: 619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.71 : 1,077.21 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.71/1,077.21 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.71x = 1,077.21 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.71x = 483,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,823.49/780.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.73

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