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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.75, 1,077.48 and 449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.75, 1,077.48 and 449.21 is: 619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.75 : 1,077.48 = 449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.75/1,077.48 = 449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.75x = 1,077.48 × 449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.75x = 484,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,007.16/780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.93

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