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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.95, 1,077.56 and 449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.95, 1,077.56 and 449.39 is: 620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.95 : 1,077.56 = 449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.95/1,077.56 = 449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.95x = 1,077.56 × 449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.95x = 484,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,237.05/780.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.07

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