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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.73, 1,077.62 and 449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.73, 1,077.62 and 449.26 is: 620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.73 : 1,077.62 = 449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.73/1,077.62 = 449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.73x = 1,077.62 × 449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.73x = 484,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,131.56/780.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.10

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