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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.91, 1,077.33 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.91, 1,077.33 and 449.15 is: 619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.91 : 1,077.33 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.91/1,077.33 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.91x = 1,077.33 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.91x = 483,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,882.77/780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.64

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