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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.09, 1,077.76 and 449.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.09, 1,077.76 and 449.53 is: 620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.09 : 1,077.76 = 449.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.09/1,077.76 = 449.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.09x = 1,077.76 × 449.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.09x = 484,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,485.45/781.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.27

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