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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.81, 1,077.37 and 449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.81, 1,077.37 and 449.20 is: 619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.81 : 1,077.37 = 449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.81/1,077.37 = 449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.81x = 1,077.37 × 449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.81x = 483,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,954.60/780.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.81

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