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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.82, 1,077.57 and 449.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.82, 1,077.57 and 449.29 is: 620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.82 : 1,077.57 = 449.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.82/1,077.57 = 449.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.82x = 1,077.57 × 449.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.82x = 484,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,141.43/780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.04

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