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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.31, 1,078.31 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.31, 1,078.31 and 449.69 is: 620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.31 : 1,078.31 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.31/1,078.31 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.31x = 1,078.31 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.31x = 484,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,900.96/781.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.62

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