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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.01, 1,077.80 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.01, 1,077.80 and 449.52 is: 620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.01 : 1,077.80 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.01/1,077.80 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.01x = 1,077.80 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.01x = 484,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,490.41/781.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.34

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