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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.90, 1,077.60 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.90, 1,077.60 and 449.30 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.90 : 1,077.60 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.90/1,077.60 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.90x = 1,077.60 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.90x = 484,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,165.68/780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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