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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.87, 1,077.60 and 449.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.87, 1,077.60 and 449.49 is: 620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.87 : 1,077.60 = 449.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.87/1,077.60 = 449.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.87x = 1,077.60 × 449.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.87x = 484,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,370.42/780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.30

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