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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,077.45 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,077.45 and 449.33 is: 619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,077.45 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,077.45 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,077.45 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 484,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,125.22/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.86

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