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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.89, 1,077.45 and 449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.89, 1,077.45 and 449.19 is: 619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.89 : 1,077.45 = 449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.89/1,077.45 = 449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.89x = 1,077.45 × 449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.89x = 483,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,979.77/780.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.78

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