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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.10, 1,077.96 and 449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.10, 1,077.96 and 449.58 is: 620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.10 : 1,077.96 = 449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.10/1,077.96 = 449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.10x = 1,077.96 × 449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.10x = 484,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,623.87/781.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.44

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