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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.11, 1,077.71 and 449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.11, 1,077.71 and 449.51 is: 620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.11 : 1,077.71 = 449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.11/1,077.71 = 449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.11x = 1,077.71 × 449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.11x = 484,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,441.42/781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.20

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