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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,078.11 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,078.11 and 449.69 is: 620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,078.11 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,078.11 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,078.11 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 484,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,809.90/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.45

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