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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.97, 1,077.73 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.97, 1,077.73 and 449.40 is: 620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.97 : 1,077.73 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.97/1,077.73 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.97x = 1,077.73 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.97x = 484,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,331.86/780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.17

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