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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.37, 1,078.29 and 449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.37, 1,078.29 and 449.99 is: 620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.37 : 1,078.29 = 449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.37/1,078.29 = 449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.37x = 1,078.29 × 449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.37x = 485,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,219.72/781.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.99

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