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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.90, 1,077.45 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.90, 1,077.45 and 449.22 is: 619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.90 : 1,077.45 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.90/1,077.45 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.90x = 1,077.45 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.90x = 484,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,012.09/780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.81

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