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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.20, 1,078.20 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.20, 1,078.20 and 449.73 is: 620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.20 : 1,078.20 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.20/1,078.20 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.20x = 1,078.20 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.20x = 484,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,898.89/781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.71

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