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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.93, 1,077.68 and 449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.93, 1,077.68 and 449.42 is: 620.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.93 : 1,077.68 = 449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.93/1,077.68 = 449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.93x = 1,077.68 × 449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.93x = 484,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,326.68/780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.19

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