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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.12, 1,078 and 449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.12, 1,078 and 449.56 is: 620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.12 : 1,078 = 449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.12/1,078 = 449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.12x = 1,078 × 449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.12x = 484,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,625.68/781.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.42

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