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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.41, 1,078.40 and 449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.41, 1,078.40 and 449.92 is: 620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.41 : 1,078.40 = 449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.41/1,078.40 = 449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.41x = 1,078.40 × 449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.41x = 485,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,193.73/781.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.92

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