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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.91, 1,077.77 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.91, 1,077.77 and 449.33 is: 620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.91 : 1,077.77 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.91/1,077.77 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.91x = 1,077.77 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.91x = 484,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,272.49/780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.14

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