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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.89, 1,077.71 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.89, 1,077.71 and 449.33 is: 620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.89 : 1,077.71 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.89/1,077.71 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.89x = 1,077.71 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.89x = 484,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,245.19/780.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.12

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